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Sanctions

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Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
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Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals

Despite restrictions, refined petroleum exports almost three times higher in value terms

Russia increased fuel shipments to North Korea in 2018, data reveals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 25, 2019
German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation

Müller + Partner previously linked to companies accused of luxury goods shipments to DPRK

German freight forwarder silent on North Korea sanctions investigation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2019
UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’
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UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’

A vessel on the UN's blacklist is unlikely to have sailed from Asia to Europe

UN sanctioned ship appears in France, though could be evidence of ‘spoofing’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 22, 2019
Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea

But the U.S. President did not specify which designations were being withdrawn

Trump announces rollback of new “large scale sanctions” on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 22, 2019
OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade

OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade

U.S. Treasury and Coast Guard also update advisory on the DPRK's illicit maritime practices

OFAC designates two Chinese companies for North Korea trade
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
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North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal

Imagery taken last month shows new equipment at all-important transport hub

North Korea upgrades capacity at Nampho container terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
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UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea

The panel identified "Liberty Shipping as the operator of other designated vessels as well as DPRK-flagged ships"

UN PoE identified DPRK-linked company still sending vessels to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 19, 2019
N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

Bilateral exchanges also continued in Pyongyang with visit of Russian parliamentary delegation

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2019