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North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

Second stage completed, officials declare, with final stage deadline still set for October 2020

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

PM spokesperson declines to comment on DPRK’s apparent missile strike threat against Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
American blockchain researcher assisted North Korea in evading sanctions: DOJ

American blockchain researcher assisted North Korea in evading sanctions: DOJ

U.S. says Virgil Griffith violated travel ban, attended blockchain conference in Pyongyang

American blockchain researcher assisted North Korea in evading sanctions: DOJ
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 29, 2019
Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan

Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan

The Mu Bong 1 has been recommended by the U.S. Treasury and a UN panel for suspected sanctions-busting activities

Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2019
New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
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New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance

Post-2017 model seen Monday may have also appeared alongside North Korean leader last year

New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

DPRK team led by vice FM Ri Kil Song sought to strengthen ties with counterparts in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 25, 2019
Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel

Move follows recent reshuffle at UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions implementation

Aaron Arnold becomes new U.S. member of UN’s North Korea sanctions panel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2019
Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
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Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN

Russia has transferred nearly 29,000 tons of oil to DPRK so far this year, data shows

Slight dip in Russian oil exports to North Korea in September: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 22, 2019
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations

T Specialist firm also fined $800,000 for its role in sanctions violations, while Wang Zhiguo jailed for a year

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation jailed for sanctions violations
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2019
Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China
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Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China

North Korean land on Chinese side of Tumen river has been promoted as opportunity by nearby Hunchun authorities

Construction underway on North Korean island set to become joint EDZ with China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 20, 2019