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No can do: How tinned coffee exposes the myth of targeted North Korea sanctions

No can do: How tinned coffee exposes the myth of targeted North Korea sanctions

North Korean’s thirst for coffee shows the increasingly blunt nature of DPRK sanctions regime

No can do: How tinned coffee exposes the myth of targeted North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2019
Pokka Singapore under investigation for alleged North Korea exports

Pokka Singapore under investigation for alleged North Korea exports

Cypriot distributor says he was asked to increase orders to cloak DPRK sales

Pokka Singapore under investigation for alleged North Korea exports
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2019
The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation

The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation

DPRK weapons sales to the Middle East and Africa of great concern, but receive little attention

The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy August 1, 2019
In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
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In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit

Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue

In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 31, 2019
Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach
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Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach

New laws stand to substantially increase Washington's ability to put pressure on Pyongyang

Why U.S. sanctions on North Korea are about to get a much longer reach
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 31, 2019
Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Over 1 million euros to be transferred for Italian firm’s technical support

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

Kim Su Il worked for North Korea's Munitions Industry Department

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2019
Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work

Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work

The DPRK's private sector-dominated industries must be the first to see restrictions lifted

Building a “small deal”: how North Korea sanctions relief might work
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 28, 2019
Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital
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Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital

Lowering consumer prices could indicate healthy supplies

Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 26, 2019
How sanctions against North Korea impact humanitarian aid – NKNews Podcast Ep.88
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How sanctions against North Korea impact humanitarian aid – NKNews Podcast Ep.88

The NCNK's Daniel Wertz discusses the impact of sanctions and the difficulties they can pose to NGOs

How sanctions against North Korea impact humanitarian aid – NKNews Podcast Ep.88
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot July 26, 2019