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North Korea doesn’t want its people to know about COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Despite heavy coverage of COVID-19’s tragic impact overseas, DPRK state media remains silent on global vaccine rollout
April 19, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
The North Korean leader has gifted aid funds and stipends to Chongryon in Japan every year since becoming leader
April 16, 2021
Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
The country’s latest Foreign Trade magazine touts artwork from a studio sanctioned by the US and UN
April 14, 2021
North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash
The airline was unable to provide a “substantive” response to U.N. inquiries, a Panel of Experts report said
April 13, 2021
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree
April 5, 2021
UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request
The U.N. agreed to remove the Loi Hope ship’s identity despite possible links to North Korea, a source told NK Pro
April 2, 2021
North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing
Airline official says they are unsure when flight services between Beijing and Pyongyang will resume
April 2, 2021
North Korea’s Air Koryo spent nearly $1 million on Russian plane parts in 2020
Pyongyang ordered maintenance tools and spare parts despite putting a hold on nearly all travel over COVID-19
April 1, 2021
Contractors have six months to assess New Yalu River Bridge: PRC border gov.
Sources mixed on whether development means PRC-DPRK trade can resume any time soon
March 31, 2021
UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches
Security Council issues no statement, takes no action in wake of March 25 missile testing
March 30, 2021
