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How North Koreans get rich on overseas labor jobs

How North Koreans get rich on overseas labor jobs

Businessmen like Mr. Lee may see their prospects cut by an upcoming UN ban on DPRK workers abroad

How North Koreans get rich on overseas labor jobs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 15, 2018
Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation
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Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation

Research finds a large Chinese company at the heart of international network

Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne January 15, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to inter-Korean dialogue, maritime interdictions
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to inter-Korean dialogue, maritime interdictions

DPRK-ROK talks were cited as proof that Beijing's strategy is working, but the issue of sanctions looms large

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to inter-Korean dialogue, maritime interdictions
John Petrushka
John Petrushka January 11, 2018
Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports
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Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports

November saw shipments fall to lower levels than previous months, however

Ahead of UNSC ban, North Korea earns USD$36 million from textile exports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 10, 2018
Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank
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Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank

Trade data reveals connection between Kumbyol Trading Company and DPRK's top bank

Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 4, 2018
Seized oil tanker linked to N. Korean networks, investigation reveals

Seized oil tanker linked to N. Korean networks, investigation reveals

Despite Panamanian flag, KOTI owned by Chinese nationals tied to DPRK proliferation

Seized oil tanker linked to N. Korean networks, investigation reveals
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne January 3, 2018
Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy

Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy

Complex was improperly closed, experts say, but new UN sanctions mean it is unlikely to re-open

Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 29, 2017
London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
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London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks

Investigation shows how London companies own ships visiting Chinese and DPRK coal ports

London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne December 21, 2017
Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

How the Soviet Union's currency shops served as the model for the North's "exchanged money" system

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 11, 2017
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