Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region
Chambers of commerce for Pyongyang and Russian region repelling Ukraine incursion agree to expand economic cooperation
