Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
In final months before UN worker ban, thousands of North Koreans went to Russia
New data published as Moscow admits it has not yet fully complied with UN rules on overseas DPRK laborers
Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA
"Limited" transport options responsible for delay, spokesperson Maria Zakharova says
How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism
While tourism isn't technically prohibited, strict U.S. interpretation of sanctions may hinder trips to the North
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
"There’s nothing to be gained by not talking," senior official tells reporters at the State Department
Why South Korean tourists might not want to follow Moon up Mount Kumgang
Economic and safety concerns could deter visitors, even if the President manages to strike a deal with the North
Echoing Kim Jong Un, North Korean diplomat warns nuclear test moratorium may end
Diplomat repeats Kim Jong Un's line that U.S. must lift its "hostile policy" against DPRK, according to Reuters
North Korean leader’s Toyota luxury bus, multiple Lexus SUVs appear in 2019 film
Customized VIP bus was used in August missile tests, while SUVs dominated domestic travel
Kim Jong Un’s claims of a “bumper harvest” in North Korea: what the data shows
Market data indicates food prices remain low and stable, could support DPRK leadership's claims
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea fall again in November: UN
Monthly total for November was lowest since July 2018, according to new UN data
U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris
Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says