Sanctions
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UN announces 8 new sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
First waivers in a year cover health care, nutrition and sanitation and follow US reversal on blocking DPRK aid projects
March 4, 2026
China seizes 100 tons of frogs and scallops, possibly from North Korea
Evidence suggests goods may have originated from the DPRK, highlighting its efforts to continue illicit seafood trade
March 3, 2026
Why Khamenei’s death could spell the end of North Korea’s friendship with Iran
A visit to Pyongyang helped the cleric become Tehran’s supreme leader, a role in which he based ties on opposition to US
March 2, 2026
UNICEF says it completed two drinking water projects in North Korea last year
New water supply systems at schools and health care facilities serve over 23,000 people, according to UN aid agency
March 2, 2026
Regional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan
Kim Jong Un shifted focus from heavy industry and farming at Party Congress, while projecting nonchalance over sanctions
February 27, 2026
New Zealand sanctions North Korean military firms, targeting support for Russia
New measures designate two companies and a facilitator tied to DPRK munitions industry
February 25, 2026
Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
South Korea condemns Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and military cooperation with Pyongyang in response to display
February 23, 2026
North Korean ships appear to conduct ‘odd’ fuel transfer in waters off Japan
Tokyo didn’t take action against vessels that entered its EEZ, despite recently seizing Chinese fishing boat
February 20, 2026
Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers
US says Oleksandr Didenko helped DPRK operatives infiltrate 40 companies, using identities stolen from Americans
February 20, 2026
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line
February 18, 2026
