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North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA

North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA

Organizers says U.S. citizens welcome to attend, despite travel ban

North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham November 21, 2018
North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data
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North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data

But trade between the two countries is lower than in 2017

North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 20, 2018
OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers

OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers

Vladlen Amtchentsev worked with previously-designated Singaporean company

OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 19, 2018
Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits

Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits

Comments follow commemorative event at DPRK's now-shuttered resort

Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 19, 2018
DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador

DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador

North Korea in "dire need" of update to fleet, Alexander Matsegora tells newspaper

DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2018
Pompeo, Cho meet to discuss North Korean denuclearization

Pompeo, Cho meet to discuss North Korean denuclearization

State Department says meeting will ensure the two sides stay "aligned" on North Korea policy

Pompeo, Cho meet to discuss North Korean denuclearization
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 16, 2018
U.S. and UK hold workshop on North Korea maritime sanctions

U.S. and UK hold workshop on North Korea maritime sanctions

Meeting focused on what private sector could do clamp down on the DPRK's illicit trade

U.S. and UK hold workshop on North Korea maritime sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 16, 2018
North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals

Work on additional nine holes underway at facilities typically unavailable to ordinary citizens

North Korea’s Pyongyang Golf Club undergoing expansion, imagery reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2018
The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: Chinese firms loom large
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The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: Chinese firms loom large

Over 140 PRC-based firms attended fair, with some advertising goods subject to sectoral sanctions

The 14th Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair: Chinese firms loom large
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 15, 2018