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Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
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Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data

Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest

Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 8, 2019
Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

DPRK-flagged Saebyol spotted conducting likely ship-to-ship transfer last month

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 7, 2019
UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan
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UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan

Hua Fu previously tied to illicit ship-to-ship transfers

UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 3, 2019
North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the March 1-March 31 period

North Korea in March 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chloe Joo April 3, 2019
Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister

Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister

In Pyongyang, Vladimir Kolokoltsev says two countries could step up cooperation in law enforcement

Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2019
Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65
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Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65

Michael Hay discusses his time running a law firm in Pyongyang — and prospects for the future

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 1, 2019
Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator
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Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator

Hugh Griffiths said there are strong financial incentives to disguise sanctioned or blocked ships

Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2019
Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”

Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”

DPRK leader "hasn't yet demonstrated" commitment to denuclearization, Secretary of State says

Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
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U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports

UN Panel of Experts also notes Russian tanker's involvement in new sanctions evasion methods

U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2019
Judge Juche: North Korean misadventures in Uganda

Judge Juche: North Korean misadventures in Uganda

How a DPRK-linked firm sought to scam local insurance companies out of millions

Judge Juche: North Korean misadventures in Uganda
Shea Cotton
Shea Cotton March 27, 2019