Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling
Australia hands over Jin Guanghua to stand trial for allegedly raking in $700M for DPRK using US banks
ROK lawmaker accuses website of allowing illegal sale of North Korean art
But expert says private sale of decades-old paintings is unlikely to violate sanctions imposed after they were imported
North Korean museum in Cambodia still closed, years after ‘temporary’ suspension
Continued closure of Grand Panorama Museum near Angkor Wat suggests sanctions on DPRK workers have derailed project
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
