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Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
NK PRO

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea

The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 24, 2019
Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide

Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide

Exact date for the meeting withheld until now at Pyongyang's request

Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 23, 2019
Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
NK PRO

Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February

Though exports above average when combined with Russian supplies

Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 22, 2019
What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
NK PRO

What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit

Though the two have plenty to discuss, stalled nuclear diplomacy limits what can actually be achieved

What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna April 22, 2019
No observable power shortages in Pyongyang, despite “hour-a-day” report

No observable power shortages in Pyongyang, despite “hour-a-day” report

Situation in North Korean capital remains normal, sources insist, while some say it's improving

No observable power shortages in Pyongyang, despite “hour-a-day” report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 21, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
NK PRO

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling

A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2019
Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 18, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
NK PRO

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port

Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 16, 2019
Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State

Trip comes amid growing speculation over possible DPRK-Russia summit in coming weeks

Biegun headed to Moscow for meetings over North Korean denuclearization: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019
North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker

North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker

Cross-border bridge also raised in meetings with Russian Duma members in Pyongyang

North Korea requested Russia continue hiring laborers, despite ban: lawmaker
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2019