Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
Experts say Kum Ya may have engaged in ship-to-ship transfers and is likely delivering illicit cargo
Putin says North Korea doesn’t need Russian nukes, downplaying cooperation
Russian leader adds that Moscow doesn’t seek DPRK soldiers to fight in Ukraine, amid allegations of arms transfers
Sanctioned Russian plane linked to military makes unusual detour to North Korea
Expert raises concerns that Moscow may be using commercial freighter to conceal arms transfers from DPRK for Ukraine war
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month
US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions
State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to boost food production and marriages, ski resort promotions and more
What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332
Former UN resident coordinator Frode Mauring discusses dealing with the DPRK during the pandemic and what comes next
Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Apathy about DPRK will likely persist if Biden is reelected, but Beltway insiders expect dramatic changes if Trump wins
