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Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
A recent report fuels doubts on the accuracy of the official numbers, however
Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
Scale of military role in any forthcoming anniversary celebrations unclear from imagery
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
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
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
North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
Miniso-brand items now appear to be minority of stock on offer at Pyongyang store
Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
Their appearance indicates a recent uptick in the number of sanctioned vessels broadcasting their locations
Major construction adjacent to North Korean space center continues: photos
Analysts say location of building suggests link to DPRK's space exploration program
Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
Figures also show a potentially sanctions-breaching shipment of iron and steel products
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities