Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute



News Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The U.N. flag \| Image: Joaquin Corbalan Discord among representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) in New York has put a question mark over the future operations of the expert group tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation, multiple informed sources have told NK News. The U.N. Panel of Experts, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, consequently faces what two former panel members described as an “unprecedented” situation threatening its ability to carry out ongoing work. Discord among representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) in New York has put a question mark over the future operations of the expert group tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation, multiple informed sources have told NK News. The U.N. Panel of Experts, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, consequently faces what two former panel members described as an “unprecedented” situation threatening its ability to carry out ongoing work. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say

Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2023

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

The U.N. flag | Image: Joaquin Corbalan

Discord among representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) in New York has put a question mark over the future operations of the expert group tasked with monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation, multiple informed sources have told NK News.

The U.N. Panel of Experts, which produces in-depth biannual reports on DPRK sanctions violations, consequently faces what two former panel members described as an “unprecedented” situation threatening its ability to carry out ongoing work.

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