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Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea

The country's statistics agency stood by the accuracy of the numbers

Turkey continues to report kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 20, 2018
North Korea triples some ticket prices for September’s mass games event

North Korea triples some ticket prices for September’s mass games event

VIP seats now cost 800 euros, sources indicate

North Korea triples some ticket prices for September’s mass games event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2018
Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA

Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA

Sky Angel and Rich Glory reported to have delivered sanctioned commodities to ROK shores last year

Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 19, 2018
Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
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Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador

Alexander Matsegora's figures are lower than those reported to the UN, however

Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 19, 2018
Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out

Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out

The army-owned corporation sells an increasingly diverse portfolio of products

Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out
Tia Han July 18, 2018
China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
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China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 18, 2018
Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office

Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office

Unification ministry says ROK to push ahead with joint plans "without setbacks"

Seoul approves USD$2.93 million for family reunions, inter-Korean liaison office
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 18, 2018
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
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Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East

The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2018
North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA

North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA

DPRK state media publishes flurry of Kim Jong Un criticism surrounding regional projects

North Korean leader “extremely furious” at Cabinet’s lax management: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 17, 2018
25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
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25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows

Despite a lack of sanctions relief, South Korea-based companies are researching North Korea opportunities

25 South Korean companies launch North Korea task-forces, research shows
Tia Han July 16, 2018