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More articles by 'Won-Gi Jung'
Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir
Critics say the ban on North Korean materials is outdated and a violation of free speech
June 2, 2021
North Korea still claiming it’s COVID-free in latest WHO report
Over 28,000 have reportedly been tested inside the DPRK, but the country says all tests came back negative
May 31, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies
May 28, 2021
Real estate values drop at inter-Korean border as hopes for peace diminish
Investors rushed to snap up property when North and South Korea were on good terms. But then the bubble burst.
May 28, 2021
North Korea-linked tankers see increased activity in May
Uptick may be part of efforts to evade U.N. sanction restrictions on refined petroleum
May 26, 2021
North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast
The vessel appears to have been carrying iron banned for sale by UN sanctions
May 24, 2021
Big jump in Chinese exports to North Korea led by fertilizer, food
Experts say North Korea may hope to boost production during farming season
May 20, 2021
EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others
Chosun Expo, a North Korea-linked entity, has been listed in EU sanctions since July 2020
May 19, 2021
North Korea may be relaxing border controls as Chinese exports rise
Trade with China jumped significantly in April, but still far below pre-pandemic levels
May 18, 2021
North Korea tests 26,720 people for COVID-19, reports no positive cases
The country continues to claim it’s COVID-free while intermittently reporting numbers to the World Health Organization
May 17, 2021
