Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Russian fuel exports to North Korea hit yearly highs in December: UN data
Figures continue an upward trend seen throughout the winter months
ROK sent $1 million of sanctioned goods to DPRK from September-December: data
Seoul insists it operates within the "framework of sanctions on North Korea"
North Korean exports to China plummeted in 2018, hit lowest levels in decades: data
Imports also down USD$1 billion when compared to the previous year
No verifiable changes to North Korea’s military capabilities: Abrams
Sanctioned ship-to-ship transfers of oil products also continue, some in Chinese territorial waters
Russia preparing to send 50,000 tons of wheat, other aid to North Korea: lawmaker
In meeting with ambassador, Russian side also raised concerns about illegal fishing by DPRK
Value of Russian fuel exports to North Korea climbed in November: data
DPRK appears to have paid more per tonne than in previous months
Kim Jong Un seen with new Mercedes-Maybach S 600 in recent appearance
Vehicle possibly USD$500,000+ armored “Guard” edition catered to heads of state
Chinese state-owned firms linked to illicit North Korean network: report
Royal United Services Institute research reveals SOE connections to DPRK arms smuggling
UN approves two more humanitarian exemptions for NGO work in North Korea
Shipments approved for WASH projects by Swiss aid agency, World Vision International
What to expect from a second Kim-Trump summit in Vietnam
Due to recent working-level momentum, both sides may go into this meeting optimistic
