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Information related to North Korea sanctions
Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
The North Korean leader has gifted aid funds and stipends to Chongryon in Japan every year since becoming leader
April 16, 2021
US and South Korean president to discuss North Korea in Washington next month
Experts say Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in will chiefly discuss sanctions against North Korea
April 16, 2021
Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
The country’s latest Foreign Trade magazine touts artwork from a studio sanctioned by the US and UN
April 14, 2021
North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash
The airline was unable to provide a “substantive” response to U.N. inquiries, a Panel of Experts report said
April 13, 2021
North Koreans are stranded in Nigeria or illegally working in local clinics
A 2019 U.N. ban ordered all North Korean workers home, but COVID-19 disruptions leave some still waiting for deportation
April 12, 2021
First lawsuit between North and South Korean firms ends in loss for plaintiffs
Seoul court rejects claim by North Korea’s Myongji Corporation and others over $89,000 for zinc shipment
April 7, 2021
North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
Panel identifies 13 DPRK technicians accused of visiting Iran, describes transfer of critical missile parts
April 6, 2021
North Korea threatens NGOs, media over claims of malnourished children
Aid organizations recently told a U.N. panel that children are suffering due to the DPRK’s COVID-19 border restrictions
April 6, 2021
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree
April 5, 2021
Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through
April 5, 2021
