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How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
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How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.

Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally

How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2019
U.S. denies temporary suspension of North Korea sanctions under consideration

U.S. denies temporary suspension of North Korea sanctions under consideration

State Department dismisses reports in Seoul's Yonhap News Agency as "completely false"

U.S. denies temporary suspension of North Korea sanctions under consideration
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 11, 2019
An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks

In an extended NK News interview, sanctions compliance specialist explains challenge DPRK poses

An insider’s view: how banks try to avoid North Korea sanctions risks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 11, 2019
North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea
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North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea

The Great Roc was involved in two DPRK coal shipments in 2017

North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2019
Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner

Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner

Long-term, pressure from outside will empower hardliners and weaken support for reform

Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 10, 2019
Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
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Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals

Images show multiple vessels and Nampho and Songnim, with open cargo holds

Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 10, 2019
No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data
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No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data

Shipments return to norm following small fuel export last month

No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 9, 2019
Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions

Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions

Move follows recent appointment of former UK Ambassador to the DPRK to Panel of Experts

Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2019
Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge
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Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge

Tumen-Namyang bridge began with inter-government agreement in 2015

Chinese state railway corp nears completion of new Sino-DPRK cross-border bridge
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2019
North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN
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North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN

Though the DPRK's oil tankers remain active as of June, July

North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 5, 2019