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Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2023
North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
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North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs

120-acre facility in Pyongyang likely to become new manufacturing base for trains, trams and subway cars

North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2023
North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

East African nation has bought DPRK arms in past, and video of North Korean weapon has surfaced since conflict started

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung April 28, 2023
‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 26, 2023
British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales

British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales

Cigarette makers staged ‘elaborate scheme’ that fueled regime’s habit and violated sanctions, US authorities say

British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 26, 2023
North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home
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North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home

Handover of imported vehicles comes 5 years after mass-production order and hints at strong sanctions-busting networks

North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 25, 2023
US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime

US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime

Washington announces designations in coordination with Seoul in effort to cut off funding for DPRK’s nuclear weapons

US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 25, 2023
The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

Serial imposter likely turned to identity theft to set up UK company seeking to take tourists to DPRK, NK News finds

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 24, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Ri Chol Nam may have brokered weapons and bulletproof vests on behalf of Pyongyang, says UN Panel of Experts report

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 5, 2023
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