Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders
Italian navy ship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion for first time
Deployment to waters around Japan adds to nations participating in surveillance operations in support of UN sanctions
Dutch minister warns of ‘domino effect’ if ROK goes nuclear to deter North Korea
Defense chief says Seoul and partners should pursue nonproliferation, but says decision on nukes is up to South Korea
German military chief stresses need to coordinate with Seoul over North Korea
Gen. Carsten Breuer cites risks of DPRK-Russia arms trade, ahead of Germany's participation in UN Command meeting
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore
Bo Ram Kwon: How cooperation with Russia has emboldened North Korea
Research fellow discusses impact of Ukraine war on US-ROK strategic planning, internal stress on Kim Jong Un and more
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024
Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns