N. Korea exports 1.5 mln tons of coal in 2025 despite sanctions: lawmaker

en.yna.co.kr·Yi Wonju
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This article is factual news reporting with standard journalistic practices. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article reports that North Korea is secretly exporting coal and importing oil in violation of U.N. sanctions, using foreign ships and false labels to hide the origin of goods. It cites a South Korean lawmaker and intelligence officials to back the claims, highlighting ongoing trade with China and Russia despite international limits. While it presents serious allegations with official sources, it doesn’t include details about how the intelligence was gathered or what actions have been taken in response.

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