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New Chinese data law creates more headaches for ship trackers in 2022
The law creates a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card for smugglers that hide AIS data, one expert said
US seizes $2.4 million from four Pyongyang-linked front companies
The companies, which the U.S. does not name, have extensive ties to well-known sanctions busters, court records show
North Korea’s fuel trade on pace to recover in 2022: Imagery
Over 1,300 satellite images show how Pyongyang’s fuel trade appeared to ramp up as 2021 came to a close
4 flights, 63 defectors and 670K barrels of oil: North Korea’s 2021 in numbers
Data tells the story of a year in which DPRK retreated even further inward as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on
North Korea hackers weaponize holiday cheer in latest cyberattack against Russia
Spear-phishing attack disguised as New Year’s greeting targeted diplomats, using modified version of Konni malware
Humanitarian aid for North Korea dwindles to lowest level on record: Data
Donors have committed just $15.4 million in 2021 as DPRK’s COVID isolation impedes efforts to help the most vulnerable
US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea
New legislation also calls for US Cyber Command to develop North Korea-specific cyber strategies
North Korea’s main shipyard christens first known cargo ship in nearly 5 years
The Jang Su San is only the third known vessel to originate from Ryongnam Shipyard
Doctors say new antiviral pills could transform North Korea’s COVID response
DPRK could cheaply buy or even manufacture the promising medications, but distribution may still pose problems
Alloy used in silicon production dominates North Korean exports in November
Expert cautions that low trade volumes can distort data, as DPRK continues to import inputs for light industry
