Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korean trade in sanctioned goods continues with China
Despite UN resolution, coal, gold and kerosene transactions still occurring
New Air Koryo planes from U.S. and Europe
Acquisition of light planes show ability for North Korea to purchase equipment indirectly
N.Korean sanctions and ‘loyalty’ work
Sanctions have unexpected effects as the regime makes up for lost cash through slave labor
Trade in North Korean gold, coal and iron to China continues in April
Gold ore could constitute a breach of sanctions, while coal and iron are so far unaffected
Can the spark of capitalism in N.Korea catch fire?
Capitalistic entrepreneurship needs infrastructure – sorely lacking in the North – to take off
More Russian-owned oil tankers head to North Korea
DPRK tanker fleets remains very active despite losing one member to sanctions
China’s position on North Korea hasn’t changed
Despite sanctions support Beijing’s long-term interests dictate a soft approach
North Korean tourism facing tough year
Chinese tourist arrivals see decline following international sanctions and increased pressure from Seoul
Call 311: What the new money laundering designation means for N.Korea
So-called ‘nuclear option’ of sanctions makes life more difficult, but won’t kill their trading
Rocket men: North Korea’s students in India
UN Panel of Experts report says students affiliated with NADA studied in Indian post-graduate school