Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Timeline: from the “head-on breakthrough battle” policy to the novel coronavirus
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 31 - January 31
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
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
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
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
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
North Korean embassy-linked Berlin hostel must be shut down, German court rules
Administrative court upholds 2018 decision shutting City Hostel down, says it violates EU sanctions against DPRK
At House hearing on Korea, U.S. official says China is enforcing UN sanctions
Lawmakers push back and question China's lax enforcement of UN Security Council sanctions
North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
Photos, reports collected by NK Pro shows that most businesses have shut-down, though some workers allegedly remain
North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020
In first public speech as DPRK's top diplomat, Ri Son Gwon promises to strengthen country's defenses in the coming year
