Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Pyongyang airport expands plane parking amid claims Air Koryo seeks new aircraft
Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights
North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Timeline: From Lavrov’s Pyongyang trip to North Korean weapons aid for Russia
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
North Korean buyer purchased helicopter from Russia in 2019: US court documents
Delivery to DPRK would likely be sanctions violation, though expert says low cost suggests it was civilian aircraft
Chinese company sold purported North Korean seafood at popular market: UN report
Information provided to Panel of Experts suggests sanctions violation, though China says it was just false advertising
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
North Korea to close embassy in Spain due to sanctions: Spanish political party
Mission reportedly cites difficulties developing bilateral ties as DPRK moves to shutter embassies around the world
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says
Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia