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North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East
Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company
August 31, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July
Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website
August 29, 2018
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield
August 20, 2018
Vessel formerly owned by two UN sanctioned companies still delivering coal to South Korea
Ship appeared to move in and out of South Korean port without broadcasting location
August 17, 2018
North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
PRC exported goods worth USD$204 million to the DPRK last month, figures show
August 15, 2018
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
A recent report fuels doubts on the accuracy of the official numbers, however
August 14, 2018
Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
Scale of military role in any forthcoming anniversary celebrations unclear from imagery
August 10, 2018
Sri Lanka says alleged sanctions-breaking imports were reporting error
But the government did not mention iron and steel product imports which also happened in 2017
August 10, 2018
Despite investigations, ships owned by UN-sanctioned companies arriving in ROK
Vessels owned by companies implicated in coal smuggling still free to visit ROK ports, data suggests
August 9, 2018
Turkey, South Africa continue to report oil and kerosene exports to North Korea
Both countries also appear to be trading in electronics with the DPRK
August 7, 2018
