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North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

Latest report from UN's Panel of Experts finds Pyongyang continues to find ways to circumvent crushing sanctions

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 17, 2020
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

Finishing materials still being sent to marquee beach resort as construction is “pushing forward,” state outlets say

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 17, 2020
Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC

Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC

Cargo, including COVID-19 testing kits, to be subject to a 10-day quarantine in Sinuiju, spokesperson says

Coronavirus-related aid expected to arrive in North Korea later this month: IFRC
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 13, 2020
Amid pandemic, U.S. Treasury cuts some red tape for aid groups in North Korea

Amid pandemic, U.S. Treasury cuts some red tape for aid groups in North Korea

Aid groups will now have easier path to bring ambulances, laptops into DPRK, Treasury tells NK News

Amid pandemic, U.S. Treasury cuts some red tape for aid groups in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 9, 2020
Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline

Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline

All six working in one North Korean restaurant were arrested and fined before being deported in early December

Thailand says it deported six illegal North Korean workers ahead of UN deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 9, 2020
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