Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korea and China upgraded nearly all border trade crossings in 2020
In a likely push for trade, Pyongyang and Beijing poured resources into roads and other projects for a post-COVID-19 era
‘Lips and teeth’: The rise of DPRK-China relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 164
NK News's Chad O'Carroll, Colin Zwirko and Min Chao Choy discuss what growing Pyongyang-Beijing ties could bring in 2021
Report: The rise in North Korea-China relations and what it means for 2021
While COVID-19 has halted most exchange, indicators suggest momentum between two allies will continue after virus passes
Pompeo touts success on North Korea, but a senior Russian official is skeptical
Pompeo publishes a 13-tweet thread promoting his personal role in Washington's North Korea policy
Ships openly admit to buying illegal fishing permits from North Korea
Chinese and South Korean-flagged ships said they’re involved in potential sanctions-violating acts, new documents show
North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
Timeline: From the 80-day battle’s end to the controversial leaflet ban
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 - Dec. 31
Moon is on a race to North Korea’s good side, but he probably won’t win in 2021
In the twilight of his term, South Korea’s president faces a long line of hurdles and has few remaining cards to play
Pregnant North Korean woman and teenage girl face possible repatriation in China
The United Nations is urging China not to forcibly return five North Korean defectors arrested in September
North Koreans earn just 4% of the average South Korean’s income, new report says
The average North Korean made less money in 2019 compared to a year prior, despite an improving economic growth rate
