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North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
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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

North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 19, 2017
Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
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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

Kim Jong Un public appearances in 2017 lowest since assuming power: data
Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 11, 2017
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
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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

UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 7, 2017
N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
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N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data

Other designated minerals and metals taper off, however

N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne July 3, 2017
Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source
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Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source

This week's convoy includes at least five mobile cranes, source says

Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 27, 2017
Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
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Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May

But continuing shipments not indicative of a supply prohibition

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 27, 2017
10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
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10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal

Sources say no end in sight and speculate prices will never return to normal

10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 26, 2017
North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
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North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed

Two others continue to wait near Vladivostok oil terminal, despite OFAC designation

North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne June 23, 2017
Convoy of trucks seen crossing from China to North Korea under police escort
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Convoy of trucks seen crossing from China to North Korea under police escort

Contents of shipping containers spotted in Dandong headed to North Korea unknown

Convoy of trucks seen crossing from China to North Korea under police escort
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 22, 2017