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Singaporean given 3 weeks of jail for luxury goods smuggling to North Korea

Singaporean given 3 weeks of jail for luxury goods smuggling to North Korea

Chong “Richard” Hock Yen is third to face Singaporean jail for goods smuggling to DPRK, joining Leo Ng and Li Hyon

Singaporean given 3 weeks of jail for luxury goods smuggling to North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 12, 2020
U.N. requested to investigate North Korea for sanctions breaches in documentary

U.N. requested to investigate North Korea for sanctions breaches in documentary

"The Mole" contains evidence on role of North Korean government representatives in brokering weapons deals

U.N. requested to investigate North Korea for sanctions breaches in documentary
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 12, 2020
Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech

Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech

The North Korean leader’s Oct. 10 speech focused on the country’s resilience in the face of many “hardships”

Apologies, tears and a ‘war deterrent’: Top quotes from Kim Jong Un’s speech
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 12, 2020
Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
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Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before

More new military equipment introduced at October 10 parade than any other parade in recent DPRK history

Infographic: North Korean parade reveals more new military tech than ever before
Joost Oliemans
Joost Oliemans | Stijn Mitzer October 11, 2020
Filmmaker spends 10 years secretly recording North Korea’s shady dealings

Filmmaker spends 10 years secretly recording North Korea’s shady dealings

“The Mole” shows DPRK officials trying to sell weapons and drug ingredients through the Korean Friendship Association

Filmmaker spends 10 years secretly recording North Korea’s shady dealings
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 11, 2020
Gold, drugs, missiles: North Korea’s attempted illegal sales through the KFA

Gold, drugs, missiles: North Korea’s attempted illegal sales through the KFA

New film exposes Spanish Korean Friendship Association aristocrat who tried to help the DPRK sell weapons and drugs

Gold, drugs, missiles: North Korea’s attempted illegal sales through the KFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 11, 2020
UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
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UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward

Former Panel of Experts members discuss what the Panel can hope to achieve as the will to implement sanctions wanes

UN Panel of Experts: How the Panel can better enforce sanctions going forward
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 8, 2020
Appeal denied: North Korean man accused of money laundering faces US extradition

Appeal denied: North Korean man accused of money laundering faces US extradition

Mun Chol Myong vowed to appeal once more in Malaysia’s federal court, where a final decision will be made

Appeal denied: North Korean man accused of money laundering faces US extradition
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 8, 2020
Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?

Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?

Analysts weigh in on what North Korea is hoping for this November, plus what it will do if either candidate wins

Expert roundup: Does North Korea want Biden or Trump to win the 2020 election?
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2020
North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020

North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 2, 2020