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Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Haeju Bay near inter-Korean border was home to 6-month dredging operation in 2019

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2020
A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117
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A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117

Virginie Battu-Henriksson discusses the role EU sanctions play in North Korea's denuclearization

A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 3, 2020
North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.

Vice foreign minister Ri Kil Song praises DPRK leader's "historic maiden visit" to Vietnam last February

North Korea hails anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, omits mention of U.S.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2020
Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

After DPRK hacked cryptocurrency exchanges, two Chinese nationals allegedly laundered $100 million for North Korea

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 2, 2020
North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures

North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures

Russian aviation authorities still need to approve the flight, NK News understands

North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

North Korean army turned small islet into "sea of flames," state media says

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 28, 2020
One year since the Hanoi summit, where next for North Korea-U.S. relations?

One year since the Hanoi summit, where next for North Korea-U.S. relations?

Experts weigh in on why the second DPRK-U.S. summit failed, and where relations go from here

One year since the Hanoi summit, where next for North Korea-U.S. relations?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham February 28, 2020
The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money

The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money

The allies should focus dialogue on how to reduce U.S. troop numbers while maintaining structures for American support

The U.S. should empower ROK defense, not squeeze the country for more money
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 28, 2020
Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
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Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears

Personnel from multiple missions to fly out via Vladivostok on Air Koryo flight next week

Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2020
North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
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North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery

Satellite imagery shows hardened-dirt roadway to Sinuiju infrastructure is complete, but awaiting asphalt

North Korean work to connect China’s “bridge to nowhere” slows down: imagery
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2020