Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31
Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade
While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate
US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year
South Korea evasive about sharing North Korean satellite debris with UN experts
Seoul noncommittal in comments to NK News, though it allowed sanctions investigators to inspect similar wreckage in past
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
