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New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective

New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective

MFA researcher argues that aim of U.S. measures is regime change, not denuclearization

New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective
Kim Kwang Hak August 1, 2017
China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade
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China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade

PRC's trade in precious metals amounted to a quarter of a billion dollars since 2006

China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 28, 2017
A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea
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A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea

The executive and legislative branches are intent on communicating to the world that this is not business as usual

A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 27, 2017
Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
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Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June

Without revenues from coal, the DPRK's trade balance continues to push into the negative

Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2017
North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
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North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port

The 3900-tonne cargo ship was allowed into a terminal shortly after arriving in the area

North Korean ship returns to China’s Jingtang coal port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 19, 2017
Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores
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Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores

OCN (S) Pte and partners providing N. Korea’s elites with top-of-the-range products, evidence shows

Revealed: Secretive Singapore company behind Pyongyang’s luxury goods stores
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich July 17, 2017
North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
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North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation

Polish companies involved in rental agreements, evidence of links to embassy officials

North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 14, 2017
The G20 summit: What progress was made on North Korea?
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The G20 summit: What progress was made on North Korea?

A summit of world leaders saw both the U.S., China, and Russia dig their heels in on the DPRK

The G20 summit: What progress was made on North Korea?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 13, 2017
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
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UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May

UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea

UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2017
Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June
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Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June

Additional fuel supplies may come from a private company based near Shanghai, tracking data shows

Despite ban reports, N. Korean tankers used CNPC terminals in May, June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 6, 2017