Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
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
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
“Step up” North Korea sanctions enforcement, U.S. Senators urge Trump
Bipartisan letter accuses Trump administration of doing "little to hold North Korea to account"
UN allocates $900,000 to COVID-19 response work in North Korea
Funds to go towards "life-saving health assistance" in DPRK, will be provided to WHO
Suspected North Korean-linked smuggling ship detained in Russian port
Yuko Maru classified as a “High Risk Ship," suspected of having ties to Kasatsugu network
Humanitarian aid to North Korea not subject to sanctions, Pompeo insists
DPRK, other UN member states recently called for sanctions to be lifted amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. has “hope” for more North Korea talks, but sanctions will continue: Pompeo
Secretary of State insists he and President Trump in "lockstep" on DPRK issues following foreign ministry missive
MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea
Arrival of PPE follows sanctions exemptions in late February, reasons for delay unknown
Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN
Exemption is fourth related to coronavirus pandemic, despite DPRK's claims that it has no infections
North Korea appears to have taken control of junk vessel, now largest in fleet
Ship transferred just a month after U.S. seizure of DPRK's "Wise Honest"