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China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017
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China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017

Despite lack of trade figures, China's customs agency gives some overall numbers at press conference

China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 13, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 12, 2018
Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
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Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows

Third price reduction this year comes amid speculation of unofficial sanctions relief

Gas prices in Pyongyang continue to fall, NK Pro data shows
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 10, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 5, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 4, 2018
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
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Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship

Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors

Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 29, 2018
Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
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Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show

Months' long delays in prime area could be due to impact of sanctions on private investors

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 27, 2018
Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
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Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates

Construction on long-delayed project stepped up on both sides of border

Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 27, 2018
China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
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China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company

Vessel had been previously deregistered by Panama, indicating possible UN resolution breach

China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 27, 2018
North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
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North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May

But more detailed figures from China's customs agency still not available

North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 25, 2018
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