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Information related to sanctions developments

U.S.-North Korea talks: how to break the impasse with a temporary agreement

U.S.-North Korea talks: how to break the impasse with a temporary agreement

It’s increasingly clear that American diplomats should take a fresh approach

U.S.-North Korea talks: how to break the impasse with a temporary agreement
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba December 26, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC

Shipment is highest in value terms since July last year

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 25, 2018
Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions

Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions

Seoul also criticized for "tarnishing atmosphere" of improving ties by raising human rights issue

Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 25, 2018
Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip

Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip

Investment seminar, B2B meetings, and site inspections on itinerary for group of business leaders

Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 24, 2018
Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU

Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU

Working-level inter-Korean talks on the provision of Tamiflu also expected to be held this week

Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 24, 2018
North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
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North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk

Vessel was formerly tied to sanctions evasion networks in Hong Kong

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 23, 2018
Goal of next U.S.-DPRK summit to ‘reduce threat’ from N. Korean nukes: Pompeo

Goal of next U.S.-DPRK summit to ‘reduce threat’ from N. Korean nukes: Pompeo

Secretary of State stresses Kim’s “commitment to denuclearize,” despite recent DPRK rebuke

Goal of next U.S.-DPRK summit to ‘reduce threat’ from N. Korean nukes: Pompeo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2018
Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea
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Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea

Vessel used to visit North Korea in 2016, linked to China-based sanctions evasion networks

Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 19, 2018
U.S. to review policy on humanitarian assistance to North Korea

U.S. to review policy on humanitarian assistance to North Korea

Biegun to meet with U.S. aid workers to discuss humanitarian issues in 2019

U.S. to review policy on humanitarian assistance to North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 19, 2018
Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official

Unionpay also denies support for services at Pyongyang Casino following earlier revelation

Alipay working to block transactions using service in N.Korea: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2018