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North Korea advertises new “joint” bank at Pyongyang Trade Fair
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North Korea advertises new “joint” bank at Pyongyang Trade Fair

Financial institution could be in breach of UN sanctions, shares addresses with known illicit entities

North Korea advertises new “joint” bank at Pyongyang Trade Fair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 4, 2017
Center versus periphery: unpacking Beijing’s approach to sanctions

Center versus periphery: unpacking Beijing’s approach to sanctions

Reports that China is getting tough on Pyongyang miss the mark

Center versus periphery: unpacking Beijing’s approach to sanctions
Catherine Jones
Catherine Jones October 3, 2017
Why it isn’t sanctions that hurt North Korean civilians

Why it isn’t sanctions that hurt North Korean civilians

Pyongyang has more than enough wealth to feed the people - it just chooses not to

Why it isn’t sanctions that hurt North Korean civilians
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy October 3, 2017
Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair
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Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair

Cranes could be adapted for transporting or loading missiles, analysts suggest

Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 3, 2017
Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?
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Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?

A designation would apply further pressure on the DPRK, but appears unlikely for now

Will Tillerson redesignate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb October 3, 2017
North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
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North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA

Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate

North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
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How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks

As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro

How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
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North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban

Continuing iron shipments could still be in breach of UN resolutions

North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2017
Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
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Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?

In prohibiting DPRK citizens, the U.S. may be gathering leverage for future talks

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 27, 2017
The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
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The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work

The new EO gives authorities an unprecedented set of tools

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 25, 2017