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South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK
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South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK

Twenty thermal imaging cameras will be delivered to public facilities within the DPRK

South Korean NGO receives sanctions exemptions to bring COVID-19 aid to the DPRK
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis July 21, 2020
Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex

Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex

Lee In-young says South Korea should pursue humanitarian work and tourism with the DPRK independently of the U.S.

Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 20, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
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Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions

Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019

Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2020
COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA

COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA

Disinfection kits exempted from UN sanctions have been delivered to North Korean hospitals, crossing Sino-DPRK border

COVID-19 aid from Switzerland arrived in North Korea mid-June: FDFA
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
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North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels

At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping

North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea

UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea

U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK

UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 16, 2020
“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state

“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state

A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK

“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 15, 2020
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official

The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title

UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2020
Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
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Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable

Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 14, 2020
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea

IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay

Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2020