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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
North Korean embassy-linked Berlin hostel must be shut down, German court rules

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

North Korean embassy-linked Berlin hostel must be shut down, German court rules
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 28, 2020
At House hearing on Korea, U.S. official says China is enforcing UN sanctions

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

At House hearing on Korea, U.S. official says China is enforcing UN sanctions
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 28, 2020
North Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
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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 Korean managers and workers mostly leave Dandong businesses, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2020
North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020

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

North Korea’s new foreign minister pledges to “confront” hostile powers in 2020
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 26, 2020
In final months before UN worker ban, thousands of North Koreans went to Russia
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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

In final months before UN worker ban, thousands of North Koreans went to Russia
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 24, 2020
Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA

Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA

"Limited" transport options responsible for delay, spokesperson Maria Zakharova says

Roughly a thousand North Korean workers remain in Russia, despite UN ban: MFA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 24, 2020
How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

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

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz January 23, 2020
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State

“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

“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer January 23, 2020