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The tangled fates of the Koreas and the UN: An NK Pro deep dive
NK Pro explores the UN’s pivotal role on the peninsula as North and South mark 30 years since becoming full UN members
September 17, 2021
US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets
Treasury Department reports it froze funds in connection with US sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism
September 10, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy
September 10, 2021
North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts
Seoul and Beijing could press for DPRK athletes to join Games under Olympic or unification flag, expert tells NK News
September 9, 2021
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
September 9, 2021
One of North Korea’s dirtiest businesses may be back amid border lockdown
Ships loaded with coal on the Taedong River could signal a rebound in illicit coal exports, says U.N. member state
September 9, 2021
Renewal of North Korea travel ban: A missed opportunity for DPRK-US diplomacy?
Ending the Trump-era travel ban would have been consistent with many stated US goals, despite some diplomatic risks
September 7, 2021
Identity theft: Sanctioned North Korean ship poses as clean tanker
UN report details complex identity swap scheme to evade sanctions using physical modifications and falsified documents
September 6, 2021
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
September 3, 2021
North Korea acquires two oil tankers through Chinese brokers: UN report
The acquisitions may enhance DPRK’s ability to import refined petroleum or replace aging tankers, expert says
September 2, 2021
