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German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

Müller + Partner previously linked to companies accused of luxury goods shipments to DPRK

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2019
UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’
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UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’

A vessel on the UN's blacklist is unlikely to have sailed from Asia to Europe

UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 22, 2019
Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

But the U.S. President did not specify which designations were being withdrawn

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 22, 2019
North Korea withdraws staff from inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong: MOU

North Korea withdraws staff from inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong: MOU

No reason given for the move, vice unification minister says

North Korea withdraws staff from inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 22, 2019
North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks

Outer-track outlets accuse Seoul of bowing to pressure from U.S., "conservative forces"

North Korean media dismisses South Korean plans to facilitate DPRK-U.S. talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji March 22, 2019
OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade

OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade

U.S. Treasury and Coast Guard also update advisory on the DPRK's illicit maritime practices

OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

2018 saw massive state propaganda event held for the first time in five years

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects

While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release

U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 21, 2019
North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
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North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal

Imagery taken last month shows new equipment at all-important transport hub

North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019