Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
One of North Korea’s dirtiest businesses may be back amid border lockdown
Ships loaded with coal on the Taedong River could signal a rebound in illicit coal exports, says U.N. member state
Renewal of North Korea travel ban: A missed opportunity for DPRK-US diplomacy?
Ending the Trump-era travel ban would have been consistent with many stated US goals, despite some diplomatic risks
Identity theft: Sanctioned North Korean ship poses as clean tanker
UN report details complex identity swap scheme to evade sanctions using physical modifications and falsified documents
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
North Korea acquires two oil tankers through Chinese brokers: UN report
The acquisitions may enhance DPRK’s ability to import refined petroleum or replace aging tankers, expert says
Timeline: From US-ROK military drills to North Korea cutting the hotlines again
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 to August 31
Resumption of Yongbyon activity was not surprising: Former unification ministers
Three former South Korean ministers weigh in on North Korea’s new nuclear activity, emphasize dialogue
At least one Mercedes-Benz shipped to North Korea in 2019 despite sanctions
UN report shows North Korea-linked vendor also purchased three other luxury vehicles, with their whereabouts unknown
North Korea tightens fishing rules for Chinese boats due to COVID event: UN PoE
Chinese fishers in DPRK waters face severe consequences if caught without the necessary paperwork, new report shows
Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize
The current sanctions regime has its limits, even if the US could convince China, Russia and others to fully enforce it
