Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests
Chinese ambassador tells the US to drop false belief in the ‘magical powers of sanctions’
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems
Why is North Korea keeping silent on its latest missile tests?
Experts suggest a range of explanations, including hesitance in Pyongyang to disclose details of its weapons programs
US designates virtual currency mixer for North Korea sanctions evasion
Blender.io used to launder $20 million from March 2021 Axie Infinity heist, State Department says
ROK defense, foreign minister nominees discuss North Korea ICBMs and sanctions
Lee Jong-sup and Park Jin participated in parliamentary hearings ahead of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration
US doesn’t exclude more missile defense in South Korea after North’s latest test
Washington condemns Wednesday’s ballistic missile launch from Pyongyang as violation of UN Security Council resolutions
One country, one system: How North Korea-Hong Kong ties pivot around China
Hong Kong-based entities continue to be key nodes in Kim Jong Un’s sanctions-busting and money laundering schemes
Yoon vows to innovate capabilities to counter North Korea nuke, missile threats
President-elect’s transition committee releases 110 national tasks including inter-Korean, foreign and defense policies
US to ‘move forward’ with new UN sanctions on North Korea this month: US envoy
Resolution expected to further constrain DPRK fuel trade but will likely run up against Chinese and Russia vetoes
Fishers seek out North Korean waters ahead of Chinese fishing ban
Experts worry illegal Chinese fishing harms regional fish stocks and supplies Pyongyang with illicit funds
