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US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken

US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken

US Secretary of State cites new unilateral sanctions after three-way meeting with ROK and Japanese counterparts

US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 14, 2022
Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea
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Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea

UN experts say firm puppeteered phony shell companies to funnel oil and cash to and from Pyongyang

Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 11, 2022
Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
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Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy

In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula

Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 10, 2022
North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal
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North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal

Tae Dong Gang 9 jumped hundreds of miles in GPS system within hours, the latest sign DPRK continues to flout sanctions

North Korean ship appears to manipulate location data to move illegal coal
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 10, 2022
Russian court extends detention of North Korean fishermen accused of attack

Russian court extends detention of North Korean fishermen accused of attack

Yearslong trial continues of North Koreans who allegedly used ‘improvised’ weapons against Russian border guards

Russian court extends detention of North Korean fishermen accused of attack
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 10, 2022
North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report

North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report

Expert says workers can find informal employment, as the DPRK’s COVID-19 controls leave its citizens stranded overseas

North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 10, 2022
50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
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50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report

Upcoming report marks first time so many countries have endorsed conclusion, though China and Russia remain unconvinced

50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 9, 2022
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report

North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report

New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls

North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 9, 2022
The UN has little appetite for more sanctions, and North Korea knows it

The UN has little appetite for more sanctions, and North Korea knows it

Pyongyang will likely continue missile testing as the US musters only strongly worded statements in response

The UN has little appetite for more sanctions, and North Korea knows it
John Everard
John Everard February 8, 2022
Russia’s UN ambassador slams new US sanctions against North Korea

Russia’s UN ambassador slams new US sanctions against North Korea

Dmitry Polyanskiy says sanctions create ‘toxic atmosphere’ and discourage cooperation with Pyongyang

Russia’s UN ambassador slams new US sanctions against North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 8, 2022
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