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US exploring alternatives to North Korea sanctions panel in and out of UN: Envoy
Linda Thomas-Greenfield signals US doesn’t expect deal to save Panel of Experts after Russia vetoed mandate last month
April 17, 2024
US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods
Ri Myong Ho faces 20 charges for alleged money laundering and other crimes while working at DPRK Embassy in Thailand
April 17, 2024
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
April 16, 2024
North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election
Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says
April 16, 2024
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
April 16, 2024
US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief
Linda Thomas-Greenfield voices concern DPRK could freely develop missiles without sanctions monitoring body
April 15, 2024
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say
April 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says
April 15, 2024
UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest
Diplomats debate alternatives to Panel of Experts at UN, as Russia says it will propose extension with conditions
April 12, 2024
Study ranks North Korea seventh greatest cyber threat out of all countries
But expert questions index’s reliance on opinions over data, arguing it underestimates cyber dangers from DPRK
April 12, 2024
