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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
North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
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North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?

Tuesday's launch will likely lead to new sanctions - and pressure on China

North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 4, 2017
“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained
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“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained

The U.S. message to Beijing is clear: “Get your house in order"

“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 4, 2017
N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
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N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data

Other designated minerals and metals taper off, however

N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 3, 2017
10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
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10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal

Sources say no end in sight and speculate prices will never return to normal

10 weeks on, N. Korea’s fuel prices remain 75% higher than normal
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 26, 2017
North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
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North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed

Two others continue to wait near Vladivostok oil terminal, despite OFAC designation

North Korean tankers leave Russia empty handed
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 23, 2017
Why recent U.S. sanctions target Russia, not China

Why recent U.S. sanctions target Russia, not China

The latest designations suggest the Kremlin is not seen as a useful partner in dealing with the DPRK

Why recent U.S. sanctions target Russia, not China
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna June 11, 2017
Company with possible links to sanctioned entity at North Korean trade fair
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Company with possible links to sanctioned entity at North Korean trade fair

Exhibiting company possibly an alias of named weapons trafficker Green Pine

Company with possible links to sanctioned entity at North Korean trade fair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 9, 2017
Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
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Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China

Three ships visited coal handling facilities in Shanghai since Sunday: ship tracker

Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2017