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Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter
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Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter

Project set to be wrapped up by October next year, Kim Jong Un said this week

Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019

Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019

Project on track to meet October 2020 completion deadline, North Korean leader says

Kim Jong Un hails “progress” at Samjiyon construction site in first visit of 2019
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 4, 2019
North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the March 1-March 31 period

North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo April 3, 2019
Chinese exports to North Korea plummeted in February: data
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Chinese exports to North Korea plummeted in February: data

DPRK imports from PRC fell to almost half of January numbers

Chinese exports to North Korea plummeted in February: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 3, 2019
No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator

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 Byrne
Leo Byrne March 27, 2019
Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Both companies to resume scheduled flights on hold over winter season

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2019
North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
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North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media

Domestic coverage paints a more optimistic picture than international press

North Korea’s food situation: the view from state media
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee March 27, 2019
Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
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Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals

Despite restrictions, refined petroleum exports almost three times higher in value terms

Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2019
North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
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North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal

Imagery taken last month shows new equipment at all-important transport hub

North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
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North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data

Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant

North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 20, 2019