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Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
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Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery

Images indicate the addition of a catalytic cracker, which could improve gasoline and diesel production

Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps

N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 30, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
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Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows

No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397

Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2019
Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
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Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May

Fuel exports fall, along with various agricultural products

Russian trade with North Korea falls sharply in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 23, 2019
Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
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Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows

Exports lower overall between January and May 2019 than last year

Chinese oil volumes to North Korea fell in May, UN data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2019
North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
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North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals

DPRK spent more than double on Chinese tobacco than it did on cereals

North Korean tobacco imports from China soared in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2019
How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
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How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.

Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally

How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2019
An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

In an extended NK News interview, sanctions compliance specialist explains challenge DPRK poses

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2019
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