Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned
Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
DPRK-Russia drone cooperation highlights Pyongyang’s quest for advanced tech and Moscow’s need for mass-produced UAVs
Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia
Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants
North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center
Expert says visit to university and aviation expo signals Pyongyang’s interest in producing military drones for export
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025