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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2020
Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS

Haeju Bay near inter-Korean border was home to 6-month dredging operation in 2019

Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2020
A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117
Podcast

A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117

Virginie Battu-Henriksson discusses the role EU sanctions play in North Korea's denuclearization

A primer on the European Union’s North Korea sanctions – NKNews Podcast Ep.117
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 3, 2020
Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

After DPRK hacked cryptocurrency exchanges, two Chinese nationals allegedly laundered $100 million for North Korea

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 2, 2020
Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion

Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion

"Courageous" alleged to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfers

Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 2, 2020
Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

Lawyer was known for winning disputes in DPRK, despite its opaque legal system

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea

Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness

WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 27, 2020
MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work

NGO gets the all-clear to bring personal protective equipment, diagnostic equipment into DPRK

MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2020
NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
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NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North

SAM Care International set to bring goods worth $179,673 into DPRK, letter reveals

NGO granted permission to bring South Korean medical equipment into North
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 24, 2020
Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue

As maximum pressure and engagement fails, countries in the region are going their own way in dealings with Pyongyang

Without a new strategy, the U.S. risks its leadership on the North Korea issue
Henri Feron
Henri Feron February 24, 2020