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North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

Verified denuclearization of the DPRK remains the overriding U.S. objective, the U.S. State department said.

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates

Figures may signal a return to usual import levels following coronavirus-related dip in recent months

China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 24, 2020
North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

Li Hyon charged with four counts of conspiracy to supply illicit goods to Pyongyang department store

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 23, 2020
North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

Nigerian health minister says country has a "desire to learn" from the DPRK

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 23, 2020
Former official’s memoir paints chaotic picture of U.S.-North Korea diplomacy

Former official’s memoir paints chaotic picture of U.S.-North Korea diplomacy

"The Room Where It Happened" lays bare deep divisions within the Trump administration over policy towards the DPRK

Former official’s memoir paints chaotic picture of U.S.-North Korea diplomacy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 22, 2020
WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea
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WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea

The World Health Organization granted approval to bring Toyota Landcruisers worth $146,000 into DPRK

WHO receives sanctions exemptions to bring vehicles into North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 19, 2020
Singaporean national sought by FBI for North Korea sanctions violations charged

Singaporean national sought by FBI for North Korea sanctions violations charged

Tan Wee Beng could face up to ten years in prison

Singaporean national sought by FBI for North Korea sanctions violations charged
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 19, 2020
White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea

White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea

President Trump cites the continued "unusual and extraordinary threat" from DPRK in routine renewal

White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
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UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies

UN agency set to import ultrasound machines, operating tables, midwifery kits, and other kit into the DPRK

UNFPA wins North Korea sanctions exemptions to tackle reproductive emergencies
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 17, 2020
Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here
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Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here

Seoul cannot and will not take the kind of steps that would be sufficient to satisfy Pyongyang

Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here
Christopher Green
Christopher Green June 17, 2020