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World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
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World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work

Decision will allow WFP to bring hand-barrows, shovels, and pick-axes into DPRK

World Food Programme granted first sanctions exemption for North Korea aid work
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham February 6, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien

National Security Advisor says Beijing must work with U.S. to push North Korea toward denuclearization

North Korea issue won’t be resolved unless China enforces sanctions: O’Brien
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 5, 2020
New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

Latest "Jindallae"-brand models popular thanks to their "unique appearance, function, and convenience," state media says

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
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Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31

Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
NK Pro
NK Pro February 4, 2020
North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy

North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy

In first meeting this year, DPRK technocrats pledge to consolidate state's "unified guidance" in enterprise

North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2020
China’s imports, exports to North Korea grew in 2019: data
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China’s imports, exports to North Korea grew in 2019: data

Rise in China-DPRK trade comes despite sweeping global sanctions targeting North Korea's economy

China’s imports, exports to North Korea grew in 2019: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 31, 2020
North Koreans still in Russian territory not a sanctions violation, MFA insists

North Koreans still in Russian territory not a sanctions violation, MFA insists

Foreign ministry accuses other UN member states of interpreting Security Council resolutions in "distorted" way

North Koreans still in Russian territory not a sanctions violation, MFA insists
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 31, 2020
U.S. researcher pleads not guilty to North Korea sanctions-busting conspiracy

U.S. researcher pleads not guilty to North Korea sanctions-busting conspiracy

Virgil Griffith accused of violating International Emergency Economic Powers Act, could face up to 20 years in jail

U.S. researcher pleads not guilty to North Korea sanctions-busting conspiracy
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 30, 2020
Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

DPRK diplomat reportedly sought to acquire tank parts and drones, smuggle them through Africa and China

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 29, 2020