Sanctions
Information related to North Korea sanctions
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
October 12, 2022
North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress
UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation
October 11, 2022
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
October 8, 2022
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash
October 7, 2022
Seoul NGO suspected of illegally importing North Korean art, under investigation
South Korean authorities looking into whether organization brought in paintings without receiving government approval
October 7, 2022
How faith-based groups can help North Korea — if they’re ever able to return
A major pillar of aid to the DPRK could wither away as the country’s COVID controls and US travel ban restrict access
October 7, 2022
State media review: North Korea says Kim Jong Un suffered during 1990s famine
An in-depth analysis of efforts to paint leader as a man of the people, criticism of Canada and more
October 6, 2022
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang
October 6, 2022
US calls for Security Council meeting after North Korean missile overflies Japan
UN body unable to sanction DPRK after previous tests this year, may have ‘no effect’ after latest launch, expert says
October 5, 2022
