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Information related to North Korea sanctions
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers
April 22, 2024
WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea
UN grants sanctions exemption for delivery of over $170K in supplies, even as DPRK continues to shut out aid groups
April 19, 2024
North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
Sanctioned Nam Dae Bong broadcast from locations thousands of miles away in possible attempt to conceal illicit activity
April 18, 2024
US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions requests reduced sentence
Virgil Griffith hopes new guidelines will shave as much as one year off his 5-year prison sentence
April 18, 2024
The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Trimble recounts his work engaging with DPRK officers at Panmunjom
April 17, 2024
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
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
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
April 15, 2024
