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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
Images indicate the addition of a catalytic cracker, which could improve gasoline and diesel production
August 4, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows
July 30, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps
July 30, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says
July 29, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397
July 24, 2019
Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
Fuel exports fall, along with various agricultural products
July 23, 2019
Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
Exports lower overall between January and May 2019 than last year
July 17, 2019
North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
DPRK spent more than double on Chinese tobacco than it did on cereals
July 17, 2019
How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally
July 12, 2019
An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks
In an extended NK News interview, sanctions compliance specialist explains challenge DPRK poses
July 11, 2019
