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China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
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China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018

Though exports of designated materials fell substantially

China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2019
UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea

UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea

Approval sees return of Médecins Sans Frontières to DPRK after four-year hiatus

UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2019
South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND

South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND

Research intended to prepare for future "changes in the security situation"

South Korean military to review plans for post-unification redeployment: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 14, 2019
Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead

Decision follows surprise release of Siti Aisyah on Tuesday

Trial of Vietnamese defendant in Kim Jong Nam murder case to go ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2019
Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN

Though UN PoE report indicates that reported numbers are only a fraction of real inflows

Russian fuel exports to North Korea remain high in January: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 13, 2019
UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North

UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North

Transfers of petroleum products should have been reported every 30 days to 1718 sanctions committee

UN PoE dismisses S. Korean explanation for unreported petrol transfers to North
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2019
U.S. must be “bold” if it wants to improve ties with N. Korea, media says

U.S. must be “bold” if it wants to improve ties with N. Korea, media says

Meari urges Trump administration to not be "swayed" by the opinions of its opponents

U.S. must be “bold” if it wants to improve ties with N. Korea, media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 13, 2019
Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says

Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says

New statements suggest companies and Singaporean director concealed North Korea activities

Singaporean companies knowingly shipped luxury goods to DPRK, UN report says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2019
U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says 'talk is cheap' and it's time for both sides to live up to commitments

U.S. will only value action on North Korea’s denuclearization: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2019
North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE

The DPRK's Nampho port identified as a hub for sanctions-breaking activity

North Korea using underwater pipelines to transfer illicit oil: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2019