Sanctions
Information related to North Korea sanctions
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang
August 28, 2024
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments
August 23, 2024
New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time
Deployment of Wellington’s largest naval vessel comes as German, Canadian ships also begin DPRK maritime surveillance
August 23, 2024
Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea
Shipment intended to support office operations in DPRK, though unclear if related to plans for foreign staff to return
August 19, 2024
Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
Scholar discusses geopolitical battle for influence in Southern Hemisphere and DPRK’s illicit efforts to finance weapons
August 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons
August 14, 2024
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power
August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war
August 13, 2024
Seoul developing small modular reactor, possible stepping stone to nuke sub
While ROK says tech is for civilian vessels, expert says it could later be modified for submarine to counter North Korea
August 9, 2024
US citizen indicted for helping North Korean IT workers obtain remote employment
Nashville resident is accused of using laptop farm at his home to help DPRK generate thousands of dollars for nukes
August 9, 2024
