Ethan Jewell is a Seoul-based correspondent for NK News focused on sanctions, trade and maritime issues. He previously worked as an investigations and intelligence specialist for Pinkerton Comprehensive Risk Management and as a research intern for the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies.
Kim Jong Un’s anti-corruption drives more about securing his own power rather than draining the swamp, expert says
Cyber researchers say DPRK likely sought sensitive information for its own gain rather than to aid Kremlin’s war effort
Whisky, shampoo, coffee and other goods continue to decline in price as country’s trade with China increases
Pyongyang has yet to respond to notice sent Friday about body discovered with badge of DPRK leaders, South Korea says
Statement comes as DPRK hackers have allegedly stolen hundreds of millions this year to fund its weapons programs
Treasury alleges men helped DPRK fund weapons programs, while doubling down on designation of Tornado Cash crypto mixer
Police report they were in communication with Washington about Kwek Kee Seng even before US offered $5 million reward
Authorities seek arrest of Singaporean Kwek Kee Seng for sending illicit fuel to North Korea over several years
Firm behind Koryolink has struggled to make money from the project or transfer funds outside the DPRK
Attempt was unsuccessful Treasury says, as expert tells NK News that ‘even Pyongyang’ has limits to who it deals with
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