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Despite tension with U.S., all calm in North Korean capital: sources
Multiple sources report life in Pyongyang remains normal
August 15, 2017
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high
August 4, 2017
N. Korean statue sites re-opened to tourists, but protocol changes
Visitors now under stricter guidelines, tourism industry sources say
July 31, 2017
Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
Without revenues from coal, the DPRK's trade balance continues to push into the negative
July 27, 2017
Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
North Korean tanker fleet went quiet later in the month
July 26, 2017
North Korea imported record numbers of laptops, tablets in 2016
Imports of foreign made desktop computers, however, continued to dwindle
July 21, 2017
North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
The 3900-tonne cargo ship was allowed into a terminal shortly after arriving in the area
July 19, 2017
Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
Despite alleged assassination attempt, decline in appearances may be due to solidification of power
July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show
July 11, 2017
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea
July 7, 2017
