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Construction underway near N. Korea’s space satellite center, images show
Observers divided, however, on whether project is linked to DPRK's space program
March 20, 2018
North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data
Other food product shipments from China dwindled in the same period
March 14, 2018
Construction again stalled at Tumen’s new bridge to North Korea, images suggest
New bridge was announced in 2015 as joint Chinese-DPRK project, though work has been slow
March 13, 2018
Euro rises 20% against North Korean won in 2018, unofficial data shows
Increase in unofficial exchange rate data comes despite U.S. dollar remaining static
March 6, 2018
North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect
March 5, 2018
China ships USD$18 million of newly sanctioned goods to North Korea in January
Though trade was reduced from December presanctions levels
March 1, 2018
Pyongyang’s Daesong Department Store undergoing major renovation, photos reveal
Redevelopment follows reported acquisition last year by Kyonghung Guidance Bureau
February 28, 2018
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea remain at zero in January
Evidence of unrecorded oil trades, however, continues to mount
February 26, 2018
UN authorizes €4 million payment to North Korean bank for aid operations
Sanctions committee gives green light for transfer to support country team operations inside DPRK
February 23, 2018
Rapid progress made on construction site near Ryomyong Street
Despite apparent slowdowns in other projects in Pyongyang, construction at large-scale site is progressing
February 22, 2018
