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Turkey, South Africa continue to report oil and kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa continue to report oil and kerosene exports to North Korea

Both countries also appear to be trading in electronics with the DPRK

Turkey, South Africa continue to report oil and kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 7, 2018
Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions

Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions

Moscow turns a blind eye to breaches of UN measures in the name of economic sustainability

Why Russia continues to skirt North Korea sanctions
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 7, 2018
UNSC backs new measures on humanitarian exceptions from North Korea sanctions

UNSC backs new measures on humanitarian exceptions from North Korea sanctions

New process to streamline process of acquiring exemptions for NGOs, aid agencies

UNSC backs new measures on humanitarian exceptions from North Korea sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 6, 2018
Sanctions responsible for “slow progress” in U.S.-DPRK talks, state media warns

Sanctions responsible for “slow progress” in U.S.-DPRK talks, state media warns

Rodong Sinmun warns Washington against "dirty" and "disrespectful" behavior

Sanctions responsible for “slow progress” in U.S.-DPRK talks, state media warns
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 6, 2018
U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo

Secretary of State seeks to downplay disagreements with Pyongyang, however, as diplomacy stalls

U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 6, 2018
Roundtable: war remains, sanctions, and N. Korean movies – NKNews Podcast ep.31
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Roundtable: war remains, sanctions, and N. Korean movies – NKNews Podcast ep.31

The NK News Seoul team rounds up some of the latest DPRK-related developments

Roundtable: war remains, sanctions, and N. Korean movies – NKNews Podcast ep.31
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 5, 2018
Russia violating North Korea sanctions: Haley

Russia violating North Korea sanctions: Haley

U.S. Ambassador to the UN says Moscow in breach of resolutions on the use of DPRK labor

Russia violating North Korea sanctions: Haley
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations

OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations

Foreign Trade Bank front companies and Moscow-based representative also designated

OFAC sanctions Russian bank for North Korea sanctions violations
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
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North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show

Miniso-brand items now appear to be minority of stock on offer at Pyongyang store

North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
Robin Brehm
Robin Brehm August 3, 2018
Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag

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

Japan reports on North Korean STS transfer with vessel flying Chinese flag
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 3, 2018