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In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media
News

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media

Yonhap News Agency suing competitor for unauthorized distribution of the Rodong Sinmun

In South Korea, a legal dispute over who can distribute North Korean media
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji March 19, 2019
UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
News

UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea

The panel identified "Liberty Shipping as the operator of other designated vessels as well as DPRK-flagged ships"

UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 19, 2019
China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
News

China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018

Though exports of designated materials fell substantially

China continued imports of sanctioned iron, steel from North Korea in 2018
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 14, 2019
Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
North Korea News Podcast

Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62

The veteran businessman talks investment, unification, and the economic future of North Korea

Why Jim Rogers wants to invest in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.62
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot March 11, 2019
North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
News

North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019

But exports of DPRK goods to neighboring China remained at historic lows

North Korean imports from China drop in the first month of 2019
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 8, 2019
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Analysis

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC

The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period

Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne March 6, 2019
Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
News

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions

After ten months, a pre-trial takes place in Singapore, though proceedings closed to media

Pre-trial held for Singaporean alleged of breaching North Korea sanctions
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 1, 2019
In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business
Features

In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business

Days before the DPRK-U.S. summit, Pyongyang Gwan offers South Koreans DPRK-style fare

In Hanoi, a North Korean restaurant remains stubbornly open for business
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji February 27, 2019
Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF
News

Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF

Sri Lanka was previously implicated in potential DPRK sanctions violations according to the PoE

Sri Lanka has “begun” implementing UN resolutions on North Korea: FATF
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne February 25, 2019
Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
News

Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring

Five Continents Int’l Development Corp. also involved in Wonsan-Kalma, company materials claim

Chinese company planning to construct Sinuiju’s “first foreign-owned” SEZ this spring
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 21, 2019