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Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

North Korean detained at Vladivostok airport for large-scale cash smuggling

North Korean detained at Vladivostok airport for large-scale cash smuggling

Case is the second reported case of its kind in Russian Far East since October

North Korean detained at Vladivostok airport for large-scale cash smuggling
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 26, 2018
China allows UN sanctioned North Korean coal smuggler into its waters
NK PRO

China allows UN sanctioned North Korean coal smuggler into its waters

Hong Kong companies also still involved in North Korean vessel ownership in breach of UN resolutions

China allows UN sanctioned North Korean coal smuggler into its waters
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 23, 2018
How North Korea could earn major sanctions relief

How North Korea could earn major sanctions relief

Any relaxing of UNSC measures must involve serious action on denuclearization

How North Korea could earn major sanctions relief
Bruce W. Bennett
Bruce W. Bennett November 22, 2018
Talks “underway” to secure sanctions exemption for inter-Korean rail survey: MOU

Talks “underway” to secure sanctions exemption for inter-Korean rail survey: MOU

Schedule for inspections of Gyeongui and Donghae lines to be "determined accordingly," Seoul says

Talks “underway” to secure sanctions exemption for inter-Korean rail survey: MOU
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 22, 2018
U.S. gives “strong support” to survey on inter-Korean rail connection: ROK MOFA

U.S. gives “strong support” to survey on inter-Korean rail connection: ROK MOFA

Lee Do-hoon says Washington fully backing controversial North-South plans

U.S. gives “strong support” to survey on inter-Korean rail connection: ROK MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 21, 2018
North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA

North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA

Organizers says U.S. citizens welcome to attend, despite travel ban

North Korea to host conference on blockchain, cryptocurrency next year: KFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham November 21, 2018
North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data
NK PRO

North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data

But trade between the two countries is lower than in 2017

North Korean trade with India continues, despite ban: trade data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 20, 2018
OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers

OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers

Vladlen Amtchentsev worked with previously-designated Singaporean company

OFAC sanctions South African national for links to N. Korea’s money launderers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 19, 2018
Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits

Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits

Comments follow commemorative event at DPRK's now-shuttered resort

Resumption of Mt. Kumgang tourism this year will be “difficult,” Hyundai CEO admits
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 19, 2018
DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador

DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador

North Korea in "dire need" of update to fleet, Alexander Matsegora tells newspaper

DPRK should be allowed to buy new commercial planes, says Russian ambassador
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2018