Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Russia faces North Korea-level sanctions, but can’t escape them like Pyongyang
Russia’s economy is far larger and more connected to the rest of the world than the DPRK’s
US indicts Spanish aristocrat, British crypto expert for aiding North Korea
Alejandro Cao de Benos and Christopher Emms allegedly helped American crypto guru Virgil Griffith gain access to DPRK
North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
DPRK-linked ethereum account moved $100 million within 48 hours of sanctions designation, blockchain analysis shows
North Korea accuses EU of ‘hostile policy’ after new sanctions go into effect
DPRK foreign ministry says sanctions ‘farce’ shows the European Union is a ‘puppet’ of the U.S.
European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program
North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile test last month compelled action from Brussels, said one EU diplomat
One of North Korea’s largest cargo ships unloads illicit coal in China: Imagery
Apparent delivery comes as North Korea’s primary seaport sees increased activity in recent weeks
Unification minister nominee says Mount Kumgang tourism violates sanctions
Kwon Young-se, however, stresses that inter-Korean humanitarian assistance efforts should continue
US seizes $2.3 million from two companies in latest DPRK sanctions ruling
Federal court says Yuanye Wood and an unnamed Singaporean firm funneled cash to DPRK-controlled entities
US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist
Deputy national security advisor says illicit use of cryptocurrency helps fund North Korean weapons programs
North Korea slams European Parliament as ‘gang of liars’ after human rights vote
The parliament adopted a new resolution this month condemning North Korea human rights violations
