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North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
NGOs call for ‘whitelist’ to facilitate UN sanctions exemptions: PoE
Humanitarian groups tell Panel sanctions and COVID impeding aid, citing difficulties with funding and bank transactions
September 27, 2021
G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?
Mercedes-Benz G-Class used as support vehicle for Kim Jong Un was briefly visible at the 2018 inter-Korean summit
September 20, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production
September 20, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy
September 10, 2021
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
September 9, 2021
North Korea acquires two oil tankers through Chinese brokers: UN report
The acquisitions may enhance DPRK’s ability to import refined petroleum or replace aging tankers, expert says
September 2, 2021
Amid economic crash, DPRK tried to import $1 million in Lexus vehicles in 2020
North Korea sought to acquire Lexus SUVs through China despite limited trade during pandemic, PoE report shows
August 26, 2021
North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis
Pyongyang sold $40,000 in beer to Beijing in July in first booze exports of 2021, according to Chinese trade data
August 25, 2021
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
August 20, 2021
