Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
All change: North Korean ships reshuffle their identities
Over thirty DPRK fleet members have changed names, flags or ownership information in 2014
Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely
On parade: luxury Mercedes limos spotted in North Korea
Mercedes limousines worth up to $2M each spotted at July military parade
Bill on N. Korea sanctions still awaits full House vote
No word yet on floor vote as Congressional recess, election campaigning loom
North Korea likely still breaking UN sanctions – Martin Uden
DPRK probably becoming "cleverer" at avoiding sanctions according Martin Uden, former head of UN Panel of Experts
Mongolia’s tango with Pyongyang
Ulan Bator’s partnerships, diplomacy offer the U.S. some lessons in North Korea policy
Foreign laptops increasingly popular item for North Korean middle class
North Korea's elite move mobile computing as laptops become status symbol
North Korea appoints new ambassador to Cuba
Five-month vacancy ends for top position at embassy reportedly involved in illicit arms trade
Sanctions increase regional inequality, cross-border trade – report
Adapting to int'l sanctions, N.Korean leadership redistributes resources to urban centers, according to study
State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment
State Department call for funding proposals contradicts "do no harm" strategy advocated by UN COI