Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex
Lee In-young says South Korea should pursue humanitarian work and tourism with the DPRK independently of the U.S.
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019
COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA
Disinfection kits exempted from UN sanctions have been delivered to North Korean hospitals, crossing Sino-DPRK border
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping
UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK
“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay
North Korea warns UK will “pay the price” for new human rights sanctions
Foreign ministry condemns "puppet" British government for recent designation of DPRK security, police forces
