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China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six
Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus
October 27, 2022
UNICEF wins sanctions exemption to send large aid shipment to North Korea
It's unclear when the health and nutrition supplies will reach DPRK’s neediest as country maintains COVID controls
October 25, 2022
Japan sanctions 5 North Korean companies, following US and South Korea’s lead
Measures signal US and allies are coordinating on unilateral sanctions amid UN Security Council deadlock, expert says
October 19, 2022
North Korea behind years of cyberattacks against Japanese crypto firms: Tokyo
Japanese police say attacks show fingerprints of DPRK-linked Lazarus Group like spear-phishing and social engineering
October 17, 2022
Why China’s Party Congress is unlikely to deter North Korea from missile tests
Launches could disrupt benefactor’s big moment, but Beijing appears to be taking Pyongyang’s side on drills over US
October 14, 2022
South Korea announces first unilateral sanctions on North Korea in five years
New designations on over 30 persons and organizations are response to DPRK’s recent missile ‘provocations,’ Seoul says
October 14, 2022
Seoul’s new sanctions on North Korea change little but set stage for next steps
South Korea has array of options to up ante if DPRK conducts nuclear test, though it risks feeding cycle of escalation
October 14, 2022
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
October 12, 2022
North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress
UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation
October 11, 2022
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
