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FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
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FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
NK Pro
NK Pro November 2, 2021
Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume

Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume

Documents show work on customs facility continues as DPRK and China reportedly mull renewed freight operations

Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 2, 2021
North Korea reports no COVID cases after again defending its virus controls

North Korea reports no COVID cases after again defending its virus controls

There has also been activity at an import disinfection zone and key port, suggesting efforts to inch toward normalcy

North Korea reports no COVID cases after again defending its virus controls
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts November 2, 2021
North Korean ambassador to UK attends UN climate conference in Glasgow

North Korean ambassador to UK attends UN climate conference in Glasgow

Choe Il was present at COP26 for South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s speech on inter-Korean forestry cooperation

North Korean ambassador to UK attends UN climate conference in Glasgow
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 2, 2021
North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
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North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery

Appearance of fewer vessels at key port suggests fishing is resuming after COVID-19 restrictions

North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 1, 2021
North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws

North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws

Expert says Pyongyang seeks to raise revenue, as DPRK also passes laws on rail freight, pollution and farm animals

North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2021
US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

The two allies’ views on end-of-war declaration reflect different ideas on how best to engage North Korea, expert says

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 31, 2021
China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2021
North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
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North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery

Vehicles moving around trade zone near border as ROK spy agency claims China may resume rail trade with DPRK next month

North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 29, 2021
Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

The routine activity is focused on countering DPRK’s evolving sanctions evasion methods, expert says

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 29, 2021