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Russian court extends detention of North Korean fishermen accused of attack
Yearslong trial continues of North Koreans who allegedly used ‘improvised’ weapons against Russian border guards
February 10, 2022
North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Expert says workers can find informal employment, as the DPRK’s COVID-19 controls leave its citizens stranded overseas
February 10, 2022
50 countries say North Korea exceeded its annual cap on oil imports: UN report
Upcoming report marks first time so many countries have endorsed conclusion, though China and Russia remain unconvinced
February 9, 2022
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls
February 9, 2022
The UN has little appetite for more sanctions, and North Korea knows it
Pyongyang will likely continue missile testing as the US musters only strongly worded statements in response
February 8, 2022
Russia’s UN ambassador slams new US sanctions against North Korea
Dmitry Polyanskiy says sanctions create ‘toxic atmosphere’ and discourage cooperation with Pyongyang
February 8, 2022
Fueled by Kim Jong Un’s ‘love’: North Korea hails satellite launch anniversary
State-run radio says DPRK will ‘surprise the world’ with its aerospace development in the future
February 7, 2022
Top Sri Lankan official admits to arms deal with North Korea, then backtracks
Reported deal using black market money during island’s bloody civil war may have violated sanctions, experts say
February 7, 2022
Biden has done ‘nothing’ to denuclearize North Korea, John Bolton says
In interview with NK News, former national security advisor and foreign policy hawk says ‘diplomatic option’ has failed
February 7, 2022
UNSC members say ‘silence’ risks normalizing North Korean missile tests
Latest UN Security Council meeting produces no new sanctions as Washington pushes to increase pressure on Pyongyang
February 7, 2022
