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How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

The Kremlin has expressed skepticism that more pressure on the DPRK is the answer

How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 6, 2017
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
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As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports

General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline

As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2017
Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
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Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?

Indicators suggest low levels of interest in supporting biting new sanctions

Responding to North Korea’s test: How far will China and Russia go?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 4, 2017
North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?

North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?

Experts weigh in on possible military and economic measures, and potential response from North Korea

North Korea’s sixth nuclear test: What happens next?
Damin Jung
Damin Jung September 3, 2017
Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures

Value of reported shipments significantly lower than those listed in a Justice Department filing

Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2017
North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
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North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July

Though the trade should stop on September 5

North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2017
Why sanctioning North Korea’s elites won’t bring down Kim Jong Un

Why sanctioning North Korea’s elites won’t bring down Kim Jong Un

Regime loyalists will not risk unification by absorption for the sake of expensive Cognac

Why sanctioning North Korea’s elites won’t bring down Kim Jong Un
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 31, 2017
In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017
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In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017

Luxury goods appear on sale at the Rason trade fair, despite sanctions

In pictures: Foreign entities and luxury goods at the Rason International Trade Fair 2017
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 30, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore firm still denies links to North Korea, despite new evidence
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EXCLUSIVE: Singapore firm still denies links to North Korea, despite new evidence

Evidence links Singaporean firms to bank, luxury shops and 24 floor department store in North Korea

EXCLUSIVE: Singapore firm still denies links to North Korea, despite new evidence
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich August 30, 2017
North Korean vessels finding it harder to use foreign flags: PoE
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North Korean vessels finding it harder to use foreign flags: PoE

The DPRK may be turning to more illegal methods to hide its ships' origins

North Korean vessels finding it harder to use foreign flags: PoE
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 30, 2017