Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag
Report comes shortly after U.S. raises STS, oil cap concerns at Security Council
Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
Their appearance indicates a recent uptick in the number of sanctioned vessels broadcasting their locations
Pyongyang may seek neutral-state status in return for denuclearization: expert
The Stockholm Korea Center's Lee Sang-soo says promises of economic aid will not sway Kim Jong Un
Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
Asan Institute research finds that a sanctioned company shipped millions in oil to the DPRK
“Are you riding at Mallima Speed, comrade?” DPRK street propaganda in July
Posters seen last month praise economic development, continue to refrain from anti-U.S. rhetoric
North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support
Rodong Sinmun editorial says ROK prioritizing alliance with U.S. over inter-Korean relations
Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
Figures also show a potentially sanctions-breaching shipment of iron and steel products
Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port
UN resolutions should prohibit assets of designated companies from using foreign ports
After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
Open source figures appear unrealistically small for a country of 25 million people
Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
From increased border activity to renewed tourism, data suggests "Maximum Pressure" is waning
