Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
Chinese customs data also shows increased DPRK imports of a variety of consumer goods, including dairy and honey
China rejects US appeal for more sanctions following North Korean missile tests
US seeks broader sanctions against DPRK after ballistic launches but lacks full support of UN Security Council
Phoning it in: Expect another year of nothing from Biden on North Korea
Dealing with Kim Jong Un is more difficult than ever, and the White House has shown little urgency on engaging Pyongyang
UN Security Council schedules meeting on North Korea after several missile tests
China says ‘no plan’ for new UN sanctions while DPRK hints at possible return of nuclear and long-range missile tests
North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions
Kim Jong Un to reconsider concessions made to US in denuclearization talks, says state media
The North Korean studio that has animated a Christmas film and Italian cartoons
Newly sanctioned SEK Studio has worked with South Korean and European artists for decades, raising money for Pyongyang
Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s rapid series of missile launches, a dramatic border crossing and other recent news
US envoy holds call with Seoul and Tokyo after North Korean missile tests
Sung Kim and other nuclear envoys urge talks with Pyongyang while discussing sanctions against regime
North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics
China’s looking for a PR win, and won’t appreciate Kim Jong Un stealing the spotlight in February
Lee Jae-myung vows to resume joint tourism at North Korea’s Mount Kumgang
Project has been shuttered since 2008, and Kim Jong Un appeared to turn his back on it in 2019
