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Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
NK PRO

Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy

For the new measures to have serious bite, they will have to be implemented and enforced like never before

Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado August 8, 2017
The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
NK PRO

The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?

The U.S. has called them the toughest measures "in a generation" - Kim Jong Un will likely increase tensions

The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 7, 2017
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
NK PRO

No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN

Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high

No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2017
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
NK PRO

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea

Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures

Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 4, 2017
Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
NK PRO

Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation

The country continues to register vessels with strong links to North Korea

Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2017
New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?
NK PRO

New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?

Seoul has only a few options left if it wants to increase pressure on Pyongyang

New South Korean unilateral sanctions: What are Moon’s options?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 2, 2017
New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective

New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective

MFA researcher argues that aim of U.S. measures is regime change, not denuclearization

New U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective
Kim Kwang Hak August 1, 2017
China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade
NK PRO

China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade

PRC's trade in precious metals amounted to a quarter of a billion dollars since 2006

China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 28, 2017
A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea
NK PRO

A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea

The executive and legislative branches are intent on communicating to the world that this is not business as usual

A “slow squeeze”: The U.S.’s next move against North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 27, 2017
Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
NK PRO

Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June

Without revenues from coal, the DPRK's trade balance continues to push into the negative

Chinese imports of North Korean coal remain at zero in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2017