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The North Korean economy in June 2018: an overview
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The North Korean economy in June 2018: an overview

Amid high-profile summits, factory visits, and diplomatic rapprochement, market prices remained stable

The North Korean economy in June 2018: an overview
Pompeo dismisses North Korean criticism, calls for continued talks

Pompeo dismisses North Korean criticism, calls for continued talks

Secretary of State says DPRK statement calling U.S. demands "gangster-like" were "stray comments"

Pompeo dismisses North Korean criticism, calls for continued talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 8, 2018
As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
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As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?

Seoul is optimistic, but major hurdles - from sanctions to logistics - loom large

As tensions cool, a new future for the Trans-Korea natural gas pipeline?
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2018
Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers

Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers

Taiwan authorities charge Chen Shih-Hsien over false declarations in oil shipment

Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 5, 2018
China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
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China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN

Without more detailed trade figures, however, it's unclear if shipments include fuels

China increased oil product exports to North Korea in May: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2018
North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

Tokyo reports continued sanctions breaches and evasion methods in East China Sea

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 4, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?

Pyongyang's openness to DPRK-Russia-ROK cooperation could speak to its broader intentions

After Moon’s trip to Moscow, could a trilateral summit be in the works?
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna July 2, 2018
Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26
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Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26

Three experts discuss foreign investments and the future of the DPRK market

Political risk and investment in North Korea – NKNews Podcast ep.26
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 2, 2018
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
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Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship

Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors

Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 29, 2018