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Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN
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Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN

Combined with Chinese shipments, exports are the highest since UN began tracking them in October

Russia continued gasoline shipments to North Korea in March: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 20, 2018
UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang

UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang

Kang Kyung-wha says decision to suspend military drills was "goodwill gesture" towards DPRK

UN sanctions to stay in place until “concrete action” taken by N. Korea: FM Kang
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 20, 2018
Moscow yet to raise North Korea sanctions relief at UNSC: minister

Moscow yet to raise North Korea sanctions relief at UNSC: minister

Morgulov urges UN measures be loosened in tandem with positive developments

Moscow yet to raise North Korea sanctions relief at UNSC: minister
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 19, 2018
The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions
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The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions

A March ruling set an important precedent for future enforcement

The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger June 15, 2018
North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
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North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port

Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Announcement is not the first time Khartoum has claimed to have cut ties with Pyongyang, however

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2018
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
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Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border

Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months

Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border