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US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action
December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter rocks Gucci shades despite crackdown on bourgeois culture
Expert says luxury brands are status symbol for North Korean elite but that sanctions likely limit import of new lines
December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions
December 1, 2023
US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
Designation of Sinbad comes after US blacklisted its predecessor, even as DPRK continued to use service under new name
November 30, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility
November 29, 2023
North Korea to shutter embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Official tells NK News that DPRK provided no reason for decision, the 7th confirmed mission closure since last month
November 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to import luxury Maybach, Lexus SUVs despite sanctions
Analysis of state media shows vehicle priced at upwards of $175K in North Korean leader’s entourage during recent event
November 28, 2023
US and North Korea debate DPRK satellite launch at Security Council meeting
Two sides go back and forth about Pyongyang’s right to space program, as council remains divided on DPRK issues
November 28, 2023
North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism
DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law
November 27, 2023
North Korea closes embassy in Bangladesh, citing ‘operational’ realignment
Mission closure is 6th in last month, a trend expert says is likely due to fewer opportunities to earn funds for regime
November 27, 2023
