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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
March 23, 2024
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
March 22, 2024
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
March 22, 2024
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
March 22, 2024
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
March 22, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
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
March 21, 2024
