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Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
Traffic increasing across Friendship Bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju, small coal exports from DPRK observed
May 16, 2018
170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
Development could be aimed at attracting South Korean tourism in the future, sources suggest
May 15, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels
May 11, 2018
China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics
May 8, 2018
North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened
April 30, 2018
Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
Petrol price drops in Pyongyang, availability reported to improve in Rason
April 20, 2018
N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names
Ships now owned by different DPRK companies, continue to visit China, Russia
April 20, 2018
Wonsan Kalma Street project continues to stall, photos and satellite imagery shows
Despite high-profile construction of large tourist zone less than 3km away, project appears completely stalled
April 19, 2018
China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas
April 19, 2018
North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
Imports are the lowest in four years, though are typically low at the start of the year
April 13, 2018
