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Sanctioned North Korean tankers sail freely in Chinese waters, defying UN rules
Expert says brazen activity reflects a new reality in which Beijing and Russia provide cover for DPRK sanctions evasion
July 31, 2025
North Korea tests Trump’s will to compromise, dangling a slim path back to talks
Experts say Kim Yo Jong’s message sets terms for diplomacy but that abandoning denuclearization likely too far for US
July 29, 2025
What Trump could do to entice North Korea to return to dialogue
Kim Yo Jong suggests openness to talks despite Russia ties, though experts say US will have to overhaul its approach
July 29, 2025
American who ran ‘laptop farm’ for North Korean IT workers sentenced to prison
US court hands down 8 year sentence to Christina Chapman over her role in scheme that raised millions for Pyongyang
July 25, 2025
US blacklists North Korean company, three individuals over IT worker schemes
Treasury alleges accused raised money for DPRK in violation of sanctions, as FBI issues advisory on IT labor threats
July 25, 2025
Canada issues advisory about dangers of hiring North Korean IT workers
Warning comes amid growing concern about DPRK efforts to earn cash through remote work for foreign companies
July 23, 2025
North Korea dispatching AI researchers to Russia, DPRK academic says
AI expert at Kim Il Sung university claims Pyongyang is focusing on generative AI but that sanctions impede cooperation
July 22, 2025
North Korea bought water skis, video games from China ahead of resort opening
Trade data shows hundreds of thousands in leisure imports, while human hair and fabrics again drive exchange
July 21, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat
July 14, 2025
North Korea hosts rare event celebrating China ties at luxury Beijing hotel
Public commemoration for bilateral treaty signals renewed strategic alignment but likely violates UN sanctions
July 14, 2025
