Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
US and North Korea debate DPRK satellite launch at Security Council meeting
Two sides go back and forth about Pyongyang’s right to space program, as council remains divided on DPRK issues
North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism
DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law
North Korea closes embassy in Bangladesh, citing ‘operational’ realignment
Mission closure is 6th in last month, a trend expert says is likely due to fewer opportunities to earn funds for regime
EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions
27 countries in union also express concern about DPRK-Russia military cooperation, while calling for UN response
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident
South Korea, UK to conduct ‘joint sea patrols’ to enforce North Korea sanctions
Expert says agreement will inject life into sanctions monitoring as Russia and China stonewall new measures
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports
NGOs lament North Korea’s reluctance to accept aid despite humanitarian problems
Multiple groups report that they’ve struggled to reach contacts and deliver aid as DPRK prioritizes self-reliance
North Korean soccer star reappears after vanishing from competition 3 years ago
Han Kwang Song starts in World Cup qualifier vs. Syria, after sanctions derailed his career with Qatari club
