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Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”

Bruce Klingner argues it's time for U.S. to abandon a policy of timid incrementalism

Fourth North Korean nuclear test a “dangerous development”
Bruce Klingner
Bruce Klingner January 6, 2016
No hope for N.Korean development programs

No hope for N.Korean development programs

Sincere but misguided determination to punish Pyongyang dooms beneficial exchanges

No hope for N.Korean development programs
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 4, 2016
Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention

Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention

No one should pretend that the Pyongyang regime has credibility – or tolerate those that do

Moral sanctions should follow N.Korea’s latest detention
John Lee
John Lee January 1, 2016
All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea

All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea

Official appears to give incorrect data on gold and other exports to the DPRK

All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 22, 2015
OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
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OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

New designations likely further limit chances of seeing OMM ships outside of East Asia

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 10, 2015
OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

New designations likely further limit chances of seeing OMM ships outside of East Asia

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 10, 2015
U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
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U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas

New designations include individuals abroad and OMM-affiliated shipping companies

U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 8, 2015
Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
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Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger

New book highlights areas of ongoing cooperation despite sanctions regimes

Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
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U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea

Easing Iranian oil sanctions could see more exports or re-exports from China: Congressional report

U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Imports of cereals also fell again in October, with North Korea importing 70% less that in 2014

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 3, 2015