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Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos
Analysis

Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos

Despite restrictions, Chinese firms continue to advertise potentially banned goods

Multiple sanctioned products on show at last week’s Pyongyang trade fair: photos
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 31, 2019
Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship
Features

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship

B2B vendor offers DPRK business owners bright and colorful signage to stand out

Signage vendor gives insight into growing North Korean entrepreneurship
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Analysis

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows

Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 30, 2019
North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
News

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi

Though Indian imports from the DPRK are much lower than in previous years

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 29, 2019
In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
News

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port

DPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 28, 2019
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea drop in value in February: ITC
News

Russian fuel shipments to North Korea drop in value in February: ITC

Though exports higher than previous year and shipments from China

Russian fuel shipments to North Korea drop in value in February: ITC
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 17, 2019
Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
News

Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March

Though China continues to import iron and steel from the DPRK

Chinese exports to North Korea recover in March
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 10, 2019
Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
North Korea News Podcast

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69

Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot April 29, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Analysis

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters

Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 25, 2019
Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
News

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea

The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 24, 2019