Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
Train cargo includes goods covered in blue tarpaulins while the border bridge appears to be undergoing maintenance
North Korea in July 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between July 1 and July 31
EU rolls out first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea-linked hacking
Chosun Expo was the only DPRK-linked entity named in the new sanctions, which also targeted Russian and Chinese groups
Singaporean resident fined for shipping luxury goods to North Korea
The fines follow a flurry of Singaporean court decisions related to illegal luxury goods exports to the DPRK
UNICEF granted sanctions exemptions in order to send COVID-19 aid to North Korea
UNICEF allowed to ship patient ventilators, oxygen concentrators, resuscitation kits and other items into DPRK
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock
US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities
The unnamed companies helped the DPRK launder money via wire transfers using known North Korean entities
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
Biegun: China not ‘faithful’ on sanctions, but still in the ‘right direction’
The U.S. deputy secretary of state also called for the U.S. and South Korea to “rejuvenate” their alliance
