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Truck tires and blood transfusers: Chinese trade to DPRK drops in August
Trade contracted sharply, but truck tires and health equipment surged to new heights in Aug. 2020
Trade contracted sharply, but truck tires and health equipment surged to new heights in Aug. 2020
Full text: North Korea explains why it shot and killed a South Korean official
NK Pro translated the full note sent to South Korea by North Korea’s United Front Department
NK Pro translated the full note sent to South Korea by North Korea’s United Front Department
Work on China-DPRK ‘bridge to nowhere’ stops amid new COVID-19 border controls
Pandemic and October holiday preparations may have dashed hopes of New Yalu River Bridge’s projected 2020 opening
Pandemic and October holiday preparations may have dashed hopes of New Yalu River Bridge’s projected 2020 opening
North Korea renovates key missile launcher factory ahead of big military parade
Renovations at March 16 Factory accelerated in summer 2020, spurred by Kim Jong Un’s visit a year earlier
Renovations at March 16 Factory accelerated in summer 2020, spurred by Kim Jong Un’s visit a year earlier
Republic of Korea stresses support for developing nations during COVID-19
“It is evident that the UN’s idea of inclusive multilateralism will first be tested by whether it can distribute
“It is evident that the UN’s idea of inclusive multilateralism will first be tested by whether it can distribute
At UN General Assembly, Philippines’ Duterte denounces groups ‘weaponizing’ human rights
In an address to world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called
In an address to world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called
DPRK nuclear activities still ‘cause for serious concern’, says UN atomic energy chief
IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, addressed Member States who are this week attending the agency’s annual General Conference throu
IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi, addressed Member States who are this week attending the agency’s annual General Conference throu
North Korea mysteriously airs and then deletes rare footage of an old SLBM test
The footage is not related to Pyongyang’s newest SLBM developments, but its prompt cover-up raises questions
The footage is not related to Pyongyang’s newest SLBM developments, but its prompt cover-up raises questions
Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
Accordions and their accessories made up more than 60% of July’s $246,000 export value
Accordions and their accessories made up more than 60% of July’s $246,000 export value
Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
Grain aid made up 85% of exports for July 2020, but medical products were the second largest category by value
Grain aid made up 85% of exports for July 2020, but medical products were the second largest category by value
Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
At least 200 shipments to North Korea totalling $26 million tied to Gazprom and Rosneft
At least 200 shipments to North Korea totalling $26 million tied to Gazprom and Rosneft
Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales
Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu
Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu
How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
150 companies in Dandong were behind around 25% of Chinese exports to North Korea in 2016 — roughly $750 million
150 companies in Dandong were behind around 25% of Chinese exports to North Korea in 2016 — roughly $750 million
Flooded homes, factories and streets: The scope of Typhoon Maysak’s damage
Widespread flooding evident across key DPRK city, including near Wonsan-Kalma airport and delayed beach resort project
Widespread flooding evident across key DPRK city, including near Wonsan-Kalma airport and delayed beach resort project
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July's Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
South Korean NGO to send dental equipment to 'vulnerable groups' in North Korea
Medical Aid for Children (MAC) gets sanctions exemptions to send dental equipment to the DPRK within the next six months
Medical Aid for Children (MAC) gets sanctions exemptions to send dental equipment to the DPRK within the next six months
COVID-19 slows down ambulance and tuberculosis aid delivery to North Korea
The United Nations extends the delivery window for Doctors Without Borders after granting it sanctions exemptions
The United Nations extends the delivery window for Doctors Without Borders after granting it sanctions exemptions
