Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however
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
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
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
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
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
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
Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
The country continues to register vessels with strong links to North Korea
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 U.S. sanctions against the DPRK: A North Korean perspective
MFA researcher argues that aim of U.S. measures is regime change, not denuclearization