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50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
Upcoming report marks first time so many countries have endorsed conclusion, though China and Russia remain unconvinced
February 9, 2022
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls
February 9, 2022
The UN has little appetite for more sanctions, and North Korea knows it
Pyongyang will likely continue missile testing as the US musters only strongly worded statements in response
February 8, 2022
Russia’s UN ambassador slams new US sanctions against North Korea
Dmitry Polyanskiy says sanctions create ‘toxic atmosphere’ and discourage cooperation with Pyongyang
February 8, 2022
Fueled by Kim Jong Un’s ‘love’: North Korea hails satellite launch anniversary
State-run radio says DPRK will ‘surprise the world’ with its aerospace development in the future
February 7, 2022
Top Sri Lankan official admits to arms deal with North Korea, then backtracks
Reported deal using black market money during island’s bloody civil war may have violated sanctions, experts say
February 7, 2022
Biden has done ‘nothing’ to denuclearize North Korea, John Bolton says
In interview with NK News, former national security advisor and foreign policy hawk says ‘diplomatic option’ has failed
February 7, 2022
UNSC members say ‘silence’ risks normalizing North Korean missile tests
Latest UN Security Council meeting produces no new sanctions as Washington pushes to increase pressure on Pyongyang
February 7, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31
February 3, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
An in-depth analysis of Lunar New Year horse riding, a military official’s death and the tale of a ‘venomous’ grandma
February 3, 2022
