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Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
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Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018

Though caveats over Chinese compliance remain in the face of Beijing's reticence to publish trade figures

Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 17, 2018
A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement
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A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement

Institute for American Studies statement repeats several recent DPRK talking points

A ‘block’ to denuclearization? Reading N.Korea’s latest statement
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 17, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel and its owner are both sanctioned by the U.S.

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 14, 2018
Price of diesel in Pyongyang at highest level so far this year
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Price of diesel in Pyongyang at highest level so far this year

Price increase continues after jump observed in November, though numbers are still lower than 2017 peak pricing

Price of diesel in Pyongyang at highest level so far this year
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 14, 2018
North Korea expands capacity at nation’s biggest electric plant: KCTV

North Korea expands capacity at nation’s biggest electric plant: KCTV

Completion of project may be linked to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Speech

North Korea expands capacity at nation’s biggest electric plant: KCTV
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2018
Fourth court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions

Fourth court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions

Ng ‘Leo’ Kheng Wah now due to begin pre-trial conference hearings on January 17

Fourth court delay for Singaporean director charged on North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Oliver Hotham December 13, 2018
U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK

U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK

Blue House denies reports Seoul risked breaching Executive Order 13810

U.S. did not request sanctions exemption for South Korean presidential plane: ROK
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 13, 2018
Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Lawmaker pushes for additional cooperation in meeting with DPRK ambassador

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 12, 2018
China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data
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China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data

Though official deliveries remain well below previous levels and UN quota

China oil supplies to North Korea increase in September, October: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 11, 2018
U.S. sanctions North Korean officials over human rights abuses, censorship

U.S. sanctions North Korean officials over human rights abuses, censorship

Choe Ryong Hae among three high-level officials designated by Treasury

U.S. sanctions North Korean officials over human rights abuses, censorship
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 10, 2018