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The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom
Recent missile tests underscore the importance of North Korea's procurement and proliferation networks in China
50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
Upcoming report marks first time so many countries have endorsed conclusion, though China and Russia remain unconvinced
February 9, 2022
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2022 to January 31, 2022
February 3, 2022
North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade
Talks between DPRK envoy and Russian Far East minister come after North Korea built up rail station near shared border
February 2, 2022
North Koreans must wait up to 3 months for goods from train shipments: Source
Lengthy quarantine process at DPRK-China border means high prices and shortages likely to continue despite trade restart
January 27, 2022
Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
Chinese customs data also shows increased DPRK imports of a variety of consumer goods, including dairy and honey
January 21, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 14 to Jan. 20
An analytical look at Donald Trump’s gifts to Kim Jong Un, a fertilizer campaign, propaganda on ‘model’ wives and more
January 20, 2022
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue
January 20, 2022
North Korea-China trade crashes to lowest level in decades in 2021: Data
Latest figures for December bring yearly total to just $320 million, as COVID-19 restrictions depress trade
January 18, 2022
The new normal? Experts see little hope for full restart of North Korean trade
Even after resumption of overland trade, erratic policy-making and new virus strains could reverse progress in 2022
January 17, 2022
