UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa



News UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries Ifang Bremer March 25, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The U.N. Panel of Experts is investigating allegations North Korean diplomats illegally trafficked millions worth of dollars in rhinoceros horns. \| Image: Pexels The U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing DPRK sanctions is investigating allegations that North Korean officials engaged in multiple wildlife trafficking schemes in Africa between 2022 and 2023, according to its latest report. The first case involves a North Korean diplomat in South Africa named Yun Kil and was first reported by the website Pyongyang Papers, an anonymous blog that publishes allegations of North Korean sanctions violations. The U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing DPRK sanctions is investigating allegations that North Korean officials engaged in multiple wildlife trafficking schemes in Africa between 2022 and 2023, according to its latest report. The first case involves a North Korean diplomat in South Africa named Yun Kil and was first reported by the website Pyongyang Papers, an anonymous blog that publishes allegations of North Korean sanctions violations. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa

DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries

Ifang Bremer March 25, 2024

UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa

The U.N. Panel of Experts is investigating allegations North Korean diplomats illegally trafficked millions worth of dollars in rhinoceros horns. | Image: Pexels

The U.N. Panel of Experts overseeing DPRK sanctions is investigating allegations that North Korean officials engaged in multiple wildlife trafficking schemes in Africa between 2022 and 2023, according to its latest report.

The first case involves a North Korean diplomat in South Africa named Yun Kil and was first reported by the website Pyongyang Papers, an anonymous blog that publishes allegations of North Korean sanctions violations.

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