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Information related to companies trading in and out of North Korea
Singapore sugar trader admits to forging documents to hide North Korea ties
Court fines man $156,000 for falsifying invoices after legally sending sugar, other goods to DPRK-linked entities
October 21, 2021
After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
Records reveal Ji Da 1 cargo vessel likely sailed under the radar for years on behalf of Pyongyang
October 13, 2021
Taekwondo, tourism and trade: Estonia’s ties with North Korea
Baltic state objects to DPRK’s weapons programs, but private actors drive exchange despite lack of formal relationship
October 7, 2021
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production
September 20, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy
September 10, 2021
North Korea acquires two oil tankers through Chinese brokers: UN report
The acquisitions may enhance DPRK’s ability to import refined petroleum or replace aging tankers, expert says
September 2, 2021
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
August 20, 2021
North Korea and China carry out cross-border construction at oil pipeline
Repairs to the Dandong-Sinuiju pipeline may be underway, or a new pipeline may be taking shape
August 19, 2021
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
August 3, 2021
