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US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea

US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea

Lack of ‘consensus’ behind decision as Russia threatens to veto unless sanctions regime loosened, sources says

US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 23, 2024
South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

Auditors investigating claims Moon government failed to verify destruction of GPs under inter-Korean military deal

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 22, 2024
Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report

Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 22, 2024
North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report

North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report

55 countries tell UN that DPRK illegally imported oil at least 87 times last year, while China and Russia dispute claims

North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 22, 2024
North Korea abruptly cancels World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, days before game

North Korea abruptly cancels World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, days before game

DPRK nixed scheduled match despite sending team to Tokyo for first leg, reportedly fearing disease outbreak in Japan

North Korea abruptly cancels World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, days before game
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 22, 2024
US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea

Drills inspired by underground warfare in Gaza likely include operations against WMD storage facilities, expert says

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2024
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report

North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report

Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons

North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 21, 2024
North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime

North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 21, 2024
100K North Koreans still earning money for regime overseas: UN report

100K North Koreans still earning money for regime overseas: UN report

Information provided to Panel of Experts suggests DPRK laborers generate $500M per year in violation of UN sanctions

100K North Koreans still earning money for regime overseas: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2024
Second Russian travel agency joins rush to take tourists to North Korea

Second Russian travel agency joins rush to take tourists to North Korea

Plans for trips in early June come as DPRK pushes to boost tourism from Russia, while shutting out other countries

Second Russian travel agency joins rush to take tourists to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 21, 2024
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