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Timeline: From North and South Korean missile tests to offer to resume hotlines
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 to September 30
October 1, 2021
North Korean central court asks China, Russia to help counter US ‘hostility’
At virtual international conference, Pyongyang court says economic development depends on regional cooperation
October 1, 2021
China slams AUKUS deal as evidence of US nuclear hypocrisy
Beijing spokesperson asks why Australia can possess nuclear fuel and tech when the US opposes DPRK from doing the same
October 1, 2021
Flip-flop: Why Kim Jong Un wants to reactivate the inter-Korean hotlines
U-turn on communication channels allows North Korea to test US and ROK approach, while appearing as a responsible actor
September 30, 2021
Nuclear weapons tempt Seoul, but the obstacles to armament are insurmountable
Despite growing North Korean threat, ROK nuclear ambitions face US opposition and risk incurring economic sanctions
September 29, 2021
Cryptocurrency guru pleads guilty to conspiracy to violate North Korea sanctions
Virgil Griffith faces up to 20 years in prison for providing information on how to skirt sanctions with cryptocurrency
September 28, 2021
UK warship spots potential violations of North Korea sanctions in East China Sea
Pyongyang’s extensive procurement networks and maritime legal obstacles hinder sanctions enforcement, expert says
September 27, 2021
NGOs call for ‘whitelist’ to facilitate UN sanctions exemptions: PoE
Humanitarian groups tell Panel sanctions and COVID impeding aid, citing difficulties with funding and bank transactions
September 27, 2021
After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
North Korean leader could be back at his east coast retreat, satellite imagery suggests
September 24, 2021
Sanctioned tankers, cargo ships spotted at North Korean port of Nampho
Their appearance suggests DPRK’s oil trade is ramping up, including by illicit means, amid low official imports
September 23, 2021
