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North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
COVID-19

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization

255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News

North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 30, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Analysis

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service

Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy June 12, 2020
Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
News

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices

Move could hit North Korea's international fleet, 7.7% of which flies under the Central American nation's flag

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy June 1, 2020
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
News

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU

UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however

North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 22, 2020
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Analysis

What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea

Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping

What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 21, 2020
Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
News

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.

Taiwanese nationals and business entities are frequently named in violation of sanctions against the DPRK

Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 20, 2020
New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea
News

New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea

Notice calls for industry assistance in countering DPRK sanctions evasion

New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 14, 2020
Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed
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Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed

Ships now regularly traversing Dalian-Nampho water route, data shows, with an average three-day wait at port

Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 14, 2020
Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme
News

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme

Choe Un Bok heads up influential General Association of Koreans, runs operations out of DPRK's Dandong consulate

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme
Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy May 12, 2020
Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
News

Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests

Figures could represent what may be a significant and previously-unreported loophole in global sanctions regime

Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
Jacob FromerJacob Fromer May 11, 2020
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