March 19, 2024
Analysis

How North Korea can exploit Russian puppet states to operate in the shadows

Breakaway Georgian republics provide haven for sanctions evasion schemes as DPRK bolsters ties with Moscow, experts say

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 19, 2024
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North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size

Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
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North Korea nabs $112M from crypto exchange, launders funds via sanctioned mixer

Lazarus Group’s use of blacklisted Tornado Cash highlights difficulty of crypto sanctions enforcement, expert says

North Korea nabs $112M from crypto exchange, launders funds via sanctioned mixer
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Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month

Imagery shows Lady R cargo ship at center of alleged arms operation delivered cargo from Rason to Vostochny this week

Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month
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Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port

Experts say Kum Ya may have engaged in ship-to-ship transfers and is likely delivering illicit cargo

Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
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