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Information related to sanctions developments

North Korea-linked ship owned by weapon smuggler arrives at Chinese coal port
NK PRO

North Korea-linked ship owned by weapon smuggler arrives at Chinese coal port

The vessel's owner previously claimed he had imported North Korean iron and coal: PoE

North Korea-linked ship owned by weapon smuggler arrives at Chinese coal port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 21, 2017
Stepping up pressure: how China sees North Korea

Stepping up pressure: how China sees North Korea

The Stimson Center's Yun Sun says the U.S. must make a case rooted in Beijing's interests

Stepping up pressure: how China sees North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 20, 2017
Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea

Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea

China increasingly wants sanctions and pressure - but on its own terms

Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 19, 2017
Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping
NK PRO

Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping

Companies are mainly based in mainland China and Hong Kong, often tied to existing sanctions evasion networks

Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 17, 2017
China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
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China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows

DPRK exported ferro-silicon worth over USD$2 million to China in September, despite tougher UN restrictions

China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 16, 2017
Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures
NK PRO

Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures

Satellite imagery shows vessels docked at the new pier in October and November

Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne November 10, 2017
North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Visit is second by the Kum Dae in less than three weeks

North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 7, 2017
North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
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North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban

UN resolutions allow some trade to continue for 90 days after sanctions adoption

North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 7, 2017
Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
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Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair

Over 20 joint ventures, cooperative entities appear at PITF following UNSC sanctions

Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 3, 2017
Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
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Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos

KIEC hosted events continue to provide platform for illicit entities

Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 31, 2017