“North Korea is very sophisticated in concealing the fact that it is, indeed, doing business overseas. It’s good at hiding in plain sight.”UN officials believe North Korea illegally exported coal, iron and other commodities worth at least $270m to China and other countries in the six months up to August. North Korea’s ruling party is thought to raise and manage funds for the dictatorship through two divisions: Office 38 oversees domestic operations, while Office 39 raises cash overseas. The world had been bracing for another ICBM launch this weekend, when North Korea marked the 69th anniversary of its foundation. Instead, Kim hosted a huge celebration for scientists and technicians involved in the nuclear test.

Source: The Guardian September 11, 2017 04:07 UTC