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Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
NK PRO

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)

Though official trade fair brochure only detailed 216 companies, 401 were visible in photos

Pyongyang Spring Trade Fair: Expanded company/exhibitor list (part one)
NK Pro
NK Pro May 30, 2019
Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
NK PRO

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows

Photos reveal some Chinese exhibitors' stateside trade ties

Multiple firms at Pyongyang trade fair doing business in U.S., analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2019
Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Statement also says Washington maintains "evil ambition to conquer the DPRK by force"

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2019
North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
NK PRO

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi

Though Indian imports from the DPRK are much lower than in previous years

North Korean trade with India continues, despite restrictions from New Delhi
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2019
In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
NK PRO

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port

DPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters

In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 28, 2019
Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

In break with Pentagon, U.S. President claims "no ballistic missiles going out"

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

MFA spokesperson slams "ignorant" U.S. National Security Advisor

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
NK PRO

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May

Two designated vessels moved between Japan and South Korea this month

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 24, 2019
U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

Pro-DPRK outlet warns Washington against "dangerous game"

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 24, 2019
UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
NK PRO

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines

Hua Fu was previously tied to DPRK's illicit coal smuggling operations

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2019