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OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations

OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations

Foreign Trade Bank front companies and Moscow-based representative also designated

OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
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North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show

Miniso-brand items now appear to be minority of stock on offer at Pyongyang store

North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
Robin Brehm
Robin Brehm August 3, 2018
Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag

Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag

Report comes shortly after U.S. raises STS, oil cap concerns at Security Council

Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 3, 2018
Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO

Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO

Company hopes to play a "pivotal role" in North-South rapprochement, Hyun Jeong-eun says

Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 3, 2018
As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization

As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization

No meeting yet scheduled with DPRK foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho

As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 3, 2018
ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

Korea Land and Housing Corporation seeking contractors for USD$177,257 research project

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 3, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
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Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast

Their appearance indicates a recent uptick in the number of sanctioned vessels broadcasting their locations

Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
North Korean foreign minister to visit Iran following Singapore trip

North Korean foreign minister to visit Iran following Singapore trip

DPRK delegation last visited Tehran in early August last year

North Korean foreign minister to visit Iran following Singapore trip
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2018
Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

Initial analysis shows consistencies with other remains from Korean War, scientist says

Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2018
Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

President praises DPRK leader for role in POW/MIA remains return, hints at second summit

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2018