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Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65
Michael Hay discusses his time running a law firm in Pyongyang — and prospects for the future
U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
UN Panel of Experts also notes Russian tanker's involvement in new sanctions evasion methods
No evidence of progress on North Korean denuclearization: UN PoE coordinator
Head of the PoE Hugh Griffiths spoke to members of Congress on how to improve the sanctions regime
OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade
U.S. Treasury and Coast Guard also update advisory on the DPRK's illicit maritime practices
In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media
Yonhap News Agency suing competitor for unauthorized distribution of the Rodong Sinmun
UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
The panel identified "Liberty Shipping as the operator of other designated vessels as well as DPRK-flagged ships"
China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
Though exports of designated materials fell substantially
Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
The veteran businessman talks investment, unification, and the economic future of North Korea
North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period