Sanctions
Information related to North Korea sanctions
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
New measures add to Washington’s efforts to counter growing DPRK-Russia military cooperation and sanctions evasion
May 17, 2024
UN extends sanctions exemption request for NGO to send aid to North Korea
But South Korean aid agency says Seoul has rejected its requests, scuppering hopes of shipping machine parts to DPRK
May 16, 2024
Why banning North Koreans from working abroad may not be in their best interest
Laborers face difficult and unsafe conditions overseas, but many volunteer for chance to earn money and leave the DPRK
May 15, 2024
Russia freighter returns to North Korean port amid new allegations of arms trade
Lady R’s first known visit to Rason in month follows reports DPRK is sending decades-old weapons for use against Ukraine
May 14, 2024
US court orders forfeiture of 279 crypto accounts tied to North Korea laundering
Ruling highlights DPRK cybercriminals' sophisticated techniques which they use to circumvent US sanctions
May 10, 2024
State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate
An in-depth analysis of International Day of the Midwife, Kim Jong Un’s letters to Putin and rice planting efforts
May 9, 2024
Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Tokyo says plane will operate from Okinawa air base as part of regular surveillance of DPRK efforts to evade sanctions
May 9, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’
May 8, 2024
What Russia has to gain by killing the UN panel on North Korea – Ep. 341
Christopher Green and NK News reporters discuss Moscow’s veto, Day of the Sun changes, Kim Jong Un’s new song and more
May 8, 2024
