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Information related to sanctions developments

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
NK PRO

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October

Planet imagery taken almost every day shows regular traffic despite sanctions

Imagery reveals near-constant activity at North Korean coal terminal in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 16, 2019
In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2019
How China uses tourism to alleviate sanctions pressure on North Korea

How China uses tourism to alleviate sanctions pressure on North Korea

The flow of PRC visitors to the DPRK can be turned on and off like a tap, helping Beijing stay in control

How China uses tourism to alleviate sanctions pressure on North Korea
Park Jong-chol
Park Jong-chol October 15, 2019
UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast
NK PRO

UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast

Tanker has been involved in both ship to ship transfers and direct deliveries to the DPRK

UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 15, 2019
The last voyage of the Pong Su – an NKNews Podcast special episode
Podcast

The last voyage of the Pong Su – an NKNews Podcast special episode

The Age's Richard Baker discusses the DPRK's role in one of the biggest drug smuggling cases in Australian history

The last voyage of the Pong Su – an NKNews Podcast special episode
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 14, 2019
U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm

U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm

Harry Harris’s comments come as two sides remain stuck in deadlock over sanctions relief, denuclearization

U.S. ambassador to South Korea implies North to blame for no deal in Stockholm
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 14, 2019
Fueling the country: tracking North Korea’s growing number of gas stations
NK PRO

Fueling the country: tracking North Korea’s growing number of gas stations

Reflecting increasing demand, new stations are popping up across the DPRK

Fueling the country: tracking North Korea’s growing number of gas stations
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle October 11, 2019
North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai
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North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai

The case is the latest in a series of unusual DPRK vessel broadcasts and voyages

North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 10, 2019
North Korea imports sanctioned items valued at over $300,000 from Russia in July
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North Korea imports sanctioned items valued at over $300,000 from Russia in July

The shipments included electrical and industrial items covered by designated trade codes

North Korea imports sanctioned items valued at over $300,000 from Russia in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 10, 2019