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North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’

World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June

North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
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Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions

Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019

Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
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North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels

At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping

North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 30, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
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After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service

Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 12, 2020
Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices

Move could hit North Korea's international fleet, 7.7% of which flies under the Central American nation's flag

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 1, 2020
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
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What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea

Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping

What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 21, 2020
Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwanese nationals and business entities are frequently named in violation of sanctions against the DPRK

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 20, 2020
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