Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports
Oil tanker was already blacklisted by the UN in October last year
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey
N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again
Statement from Korea-Europe Assoc. says Britain, France, and Germany are "meddling" in DPRK defense
In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”
North Koreans participating in 61st Damascus International Fair this week
UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches
UNSC members urge Pyongyang to return to talks, call for "unity" on sanctions
Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port
Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months
UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests
U.S. not promoting meeting in order to keep talks with DPRK on track, sources say
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports
DPRK will remain a threat as long as U.S. “confrontational” policy continues: FM
Pyongyang ready for "both dialogue and confrontation," DPRK foreign minister says
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up