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What OFAC’s new sanctions mean for North Korean shipping
New measures hint at wider evasion, though effectiveness is unclear
OFAC sanctions Chinese companies, N. Korean shipping
U.S. Treasury also designated a company involved in the DPRK's use of labor abroad
North Korea-linked ship owned by weapon smuggler arrives at Chinese coal port
The vessel's owner previously claimed he had imported North Korean iron and coal: PoE
Tillerson urges African nations to cut ties with North Korea
Secretary of State tells African leaders to implement UN resolutions, downgrade diplomatic relations
Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping
Companies are mainly based in mainland China and Hong Kong, often tied to existing sanctions evasion networks
Sudan ready to cut ties with North Korea: local media
Khartoum made similar claims in November last year, however
China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
DPRK exported ferro-silicon worth over USD$2 million to China in September, despite tougher UN restrictions
Russia, North Korea meet to discuss “problem” with coal joint venture
Both UN and RasonConTrans indicate that the company is exporting increasingly higher coal volumes
North Korea continues to buy Chinese electronics in September
Imports of items like solar panels dwindling, however
Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures
Satellite imagery shows vessels docked at the new pier in October and November
