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North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon

ROK President expects U.S., DPRK to agree on "concrete measures" at upcoming second summit

North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 10, 2019
PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
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PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea

Vessel has changed names, flags, and ownership structure since the UN reported illicit activity

PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2019
Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO

Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO

News of DPRK expansion plans first emerged in 2009

Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2019
North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”

Outer-track outlets say Washington can "break the deadlock" with corresponding measures

North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 7, 2019
In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties

Improved North-South relations are beneficial for Washington, Rodong Sinmun claims

In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 3, 2019
Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech

South Korean President says joint prosperity will follow "complete denuclearization"

Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 2, 2019
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
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The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy

Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018

The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham | Peter Ward January 1, 2019
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
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Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea

Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor

Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 31, 2018
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
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Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN

Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas

Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018
North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis
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North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis

Though vessels flagged in other jurisdictions may have picked up some of the slack

North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 28, 2018