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Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster

Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster

In new book, former security adviser shines light on internal policy division, says Trump proposed strike on DPRK parade

Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 29, 2024
US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

Meeting discussed trends in DPRK cybercrime and how to curb its efforts to raise funds for weapons, allies say

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 29, 2024
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions

Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions

Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang

Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2024
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
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How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November

She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments

How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 23, 2024
New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time

New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time

Deployment of Wellington’s largest naval vessel comes as German, Canadian ships also begin DPRK maritime surveillance

New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 23, 2024
Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea

Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea

Shipment intended to support office operations in DPRK, though unclear if related to plans for foreign staff to return

Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2024
Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
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Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights

Scholar discusses geopolitical battle for influence in Southern Hemisphere and DPRK’s illicit efforts to finance weapons

Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2024
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
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Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US

Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power

Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Dylan Motin
Dylan Motin August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo

Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo

Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war

Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 13, 2024
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