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U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
News

U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties

Delisting is U.S. Treasury’s first for secondary North Korea sanctions

U.S. removes North Korea sanctions on Russian oil supplier, citing severed ties
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 4, 2020
Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Opinion

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58

Lawyer was known for winning disputes in DPRK, despite its opaque legal system

Michael Hay, who managed the longest-running law firm in Pyongyang, dies at 58
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Analysis

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”

A closer look at the Rim Mi Yong Aeguk Joint Venture Company and their flagship store in North Korea's capital

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 18, 2020
Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers
News

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers

Phnom Penh’s first UN sanctions implementation report details broad crackdown on DPRK-linked operations in the country

Cambodia says it closed North Korean-owned businesses, deported all workers
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 13, 2020
Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition
News

Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition

Moon administration is criticized for "being too conscious of the U.S." regarding resumption of the inter-Korean complex

Former South Korean officials say Kaesong should reopen despite U.S. opposition
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 11, 2020
Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan
News

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan

Chon Ma San began broadcasting location in October, showing at least four trips and lengthy loitering in Korea Strait

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 10, 2020
North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
COVID-19

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data

Daily NK data shows sharp increase, while NK Pro data remains mostly static

North Korea gas prices increase sharply amid coronavirus measures: data
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 7, 2020
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Analysis

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 5, 2020
North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
COVID-19

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
News

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

Latest "Jindallae"-brand models popular thanks to their "unique appearance, function, and convenience," state media says

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 4, 2020