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China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
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China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood

Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however

China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2017
How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue
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How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue

KITA and UN figures lower than those presented by the U.S. Mission to the UN, however

How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 11, 2017
New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t
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New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t

The UN has just introduced measures designed to cut one-third of the DPRK’s total export revenue - implementation will be tricky

New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger August 10, 2017
Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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