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NGOs call for ‘whitelist’ to facilitate UN sanctions exemptions: PoE
News

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

NGOs call for ‘whitelist’ to facilitate UN sanctions exemptions: PoE
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim September 27, 2021
After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
Analysis

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

After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 24, 2021
Sanctioned tankers, cargo ships spotted at North Korean port of Nampho
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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

Sanctioned tankers, cargo ships spotted at North Korean port of Nampho
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell September 23, 2021
North Korean nukes, sanctions and the United Nations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 201
North Korea News Podcast

North Korean nukes, sanctions and the United Nations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 201

Former UN Panel of Experts member Maiko Takeuchi discusses the effectiveness of sanctions on DPRK denuclearization

North Korean nukes, sanctions and the United Nations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 201
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot September 21, 2021
North Korean company may have acquired superalloy used in nukes, missiles: PoE
Analysis

North Korean company may have acquired superalloy used in nukes, missiles: PoE

Lack of manufacturing capacity and dated machine tech mean North Korea must import certain kinds of steel, expert says

North Korean company may have acquired superalloy used in nukes, missiles: PoE
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell September 21, 2021
G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?
Analysis

G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?

Mercedes-Benz G-Class used as support vehicle for Kim Jong Un was briefly visible at the 2018 inter-Korean summit

G Wagon mystery: Where did North Korea get its luxury SUV?
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll September 20, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Analysis

Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control

Latest revisions amid pandemic lockdown also suggest efforts to diversify trade and protect domestic production

Changes to North Korea’s Foreign Trade Law point to tightening of state control
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser September 20, 2021
The tangled fates of the Koreas and the UN: An NK Pro deep dive
Analysis

The tangled fates of the Koreas and the UN: An NK Pro deep dive

NK Pro explores the UN’s pivotal role on the peninsula as North and South mark 30 years since becoming full UN members

The tangled fates of the Koreas and the UN: An NK Pro deep dive
James FretwellJames Fretwell September 17, 2021
US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets
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US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets

Treasury Department reports it froze funds in connection with US sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism

US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets
Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung September 10, 2021
Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
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Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities

Firm allegedly helped DPRK acquire point of sale devices that experts say could strengthen state control over economy

Chinese firm boasts of business and connections with North Korean entities
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell September 10, 2021