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Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
Analysis

Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China

UN Panel of Experts says that North Korea continues to conduct sanctioned ship to ship transfers

Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 18, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
News

China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea

Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels

China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 11, 2018
China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
News

China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN

Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics

China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 8, 2018
How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
Analysis

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017

Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 4, 2018
North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
News

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 30, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
Analysis

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?

Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
News

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data

Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 19, 2018
North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
News

North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA

Imports are the lowest in four years, though are typically low at the start of the year

North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 13, 2018
China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
News

China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN

Member states are required to report their refined petroleum exports to DPRK each month

China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 6, 2018
Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January
News

Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January

Volumes are small, however, and question marks remain

Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 6, 2018