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Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
News

Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February

Though exports above average when combined with Russian supplies

Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 22, 2019
Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN
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Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN

Though exports fell below highs seen in the previous months

Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 15, 2019
North Korea wants to buy new commercial aircraft, Russians in Pyongyang told
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North Korea wants to buy new commercial aircraft, Russians in Pyongyang told

Air Koryo last purchased new planes in 2013

North Korea wants to buy new commercial aircraft, Russians in Pyongyang told
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 14, 2019
Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
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Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data

Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest

Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 8, 2019
Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store
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Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store

Recent work at Taesong stopping mall previously linked to powerful Kyonghung Guidance Bureau

Kim Jong Un praises new facilities in visit to recently-renovated department store
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji April 8, 2019
North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel
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North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel

Hotel reopens ahead of this weekend's marathon, April 15 "Day of the Sun" holiday

North Korea wraps up renovations at Pyongyang’s Yanggakdo Hotel
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham April 5, 2019
Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65
North Korea News Podcast

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65

Michael Hay discusses his time running a law firm in Pyongyang — and prospects for the future

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot April 1, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
Analysis

U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports

UN Panel of Experts also notes Russian tanker's involvement in new sanctions evasion methods

U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 28, 2019
No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator
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No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator

Head of the PoE Hugh Griffiths spoke to members of Congress on how to improve the sanctions regime

No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 27, 2019
OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade
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OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade

U.S. Treasury and Coast Guard also update advisory on the DPRK's illicit maritime practices

OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 21, 2019