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North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs: A misleading analogy?

North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs: A misleading analogy?

There are many similarities between the old allies - but don't expect a DPRK nuke deal just yet

North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs: A misleading analogy?
Maria Rosaria Coduti
Maria Rosaria Coduti August 15, 2017
China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
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China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood

Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however

China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2017
New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t
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New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t

The UN has just introduced measures designed to cut one-third of the DPRK’s total export revenue - implementation will be tricky

New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger August 10, 2017
North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
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North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions

Tankers that normally visit China also go quiet, indicating possible supply issue

North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2017
Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula

Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK

Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 9, 2017
The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
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The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?

The U.S. has called them the toughest measures "in a generation" - Kim Jong Un will likely increase tensions

The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 7, 2017
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
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No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN

Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high

No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2017
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
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Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea

Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 4, 2017
Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
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Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation

The country continues to register vessels with strong links to North Korea

Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests
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The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests

Observers in China largely blame the U.S. for DPRK missile tests, support Moon Jae-in's push for talks

The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 3, 2017