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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
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South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU

Goods were all imported prior to 2010 imposition of 'May 24 Measures'

South Korean vendor of North Korean products not violating sanctions: MOU
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2020
709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO

709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO

World Health Organization receiving "weekly updates” from DPRK authorities, official tells Reuters

709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2020
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
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Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia

DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing

Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 7, 2020
Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea

Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea

Ignis Community to send $622,317 worth of medical equipment on a cargo ship from Dalian to Nampho

Following coronavirus-related hurdles, NGO ships medical supplies to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 7, 2020
Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 6, 2020
In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable

In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable

Calls for economic pressure to continue will be difficult to maintain should the situation in the DPRK worsen

In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna April 6, 2020
Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
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Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects

Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019

Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2020
Export controls, border closures preventing delivery of aid to North Korea: IFRC

Export controls, border closures preventing delivery of aid to North Korea: IFRC

NGO won exemption from UN sanctions in February, is set to send 10,000 coronavirus test kits to the DPRK

Export controls, border closures preventing delivery of aid to North Korea: IFRC
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2020
North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between March 1 and March 31

North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2020
South Korea approves first coronavirus-related private aid for North Korea

South Korea approves first coronavirus-related private aid for North Korea

ROK also set to donate $ 5.73 million to help DPRK with typhoon recovery, maternal and child health

South Korea approves first coronavirus-related private aid for North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 2, 2020