Sanctions
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How sanctions contribute to North Korea’s humanitarian distress
Pyongyang is at fault for food shortages and other problems, but there are ways to ease excessive impacts of sanctions
March 24, 2023
New ROK sanctions target North Korea’s satellite and missile programs
South Korea’s foreign ministry releases list of 77 prohibited items in effort to curb DPRK’s ‘parade of provocations’
March 21, 2023
North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says
‘Significant’ numbers dying of starvation but situation not at level of mass famine, according to unification ministry
March 10, 2023
Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
In statements to NK News, member states explain how cooperation has broken down as DPRK missile tests have ramped up
March 10, 2023
US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio
Arms control chief posts photo of Benin statue, one of dozens UN says DPRK has built in Africa to raise money for nukes
March 9, 2023
North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show
DPRK medical team that arrived in January is working shifts at local hospital, amid apparent staff shortages
March 6, 2023
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
March 3, 2023
US unveils new sanctions targeting North Korean activities in Africa
Treasury designates two individuals accused of laundering money through Congo to support DPRK’s weapons programs
March 2, 2023
US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year
State Department cites abductions of Japanese and assassinations on foreign soil as evidence of DPRK link to terrorism
February 28, 2023
After US accusations, why haven’t North Korean weapons appeared in Ukraine?
Experts say static frontlines may be factor but that DPRK has successfully strengthened ties with Russia regardless
February 23, 2023
