Sanctions
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Seoul slaps new sanctions on North Korea after latest ICBM test
Unilateral designations target 4 individuals and 3 firms for generating currency for DPRK nuclear and missile programs
North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model
NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships
An interview with John Bolton, hardliner on North Korea – Ep. 296
Controversial former US national security advisor weighs in on Korean unification, China’s role on DPRK issues and more
Timeline: From reports of starvation in North Korea to Blinken’s trip to China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday
Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program
Foreign ministry says designation of Choi Chon Gon is first against former South Korean citizen
South Korean military refutes reports it has salvaged North Korean spy satellite
Joint Chiefs of Staff says recovery operations still underway for debris from last month's failed satellite launch