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Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 29, 2018
Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions

Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions

Government alleges it has cancelled military contracts and expelled related personnel

Sudan claims it has taken action to enforce North Korea sanctions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 28, 2018
Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea

Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea

Blue House may delay the opening following cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to the DPRK

Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2018
North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states
NK PRO

North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states

Precedent suggests institutional change is essential for real development

North Korea’s economic reintegration: past lessons from former pariah states
Absent calculated risks, U.S.-DPRK diplomacy getting nowhere fast

Absent calculated risks, U.S.-DPRK diplomacy getting nowhere fast

Trump's cancellation of Pompeo visit to Pyongyang shows a growing obsession with China trade gambit

Absent calculated risks, U.S.-DPRK diplomacy getting nowhere fast
Stephan Haggard
Stephan Haggard August 26, 2018
Business as usual for vessels named by PoE for N. Korean coal smuggling
NK PRO

Business as usual for vessels named by PoE for N. Korean coal smuggling

Ships continue to exhibit gaps in their location broadcasts, in probable breach of maritime laws

Business as usual for vessels named by PoE for N. Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2018
Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak

Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak

Russian Foreign Ministry calls for an investigation into the leaks

Moscow “outraged” by UN Panel of Experts leak
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2018
Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA

Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA

South Korean government dismisses reported disagreements with U.S. as "minor issue"

Seoul to open Kaesong liaison office without requesting sanctions exemption: MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 23, 2018
Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex
NK PRO

Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex

No major facility usage apparent, however, as two Koreas push to open liason office

Satellite imagery reveals ongoing changes at Kaesong Industrial Complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 23, 2018
U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade

All three North Korea focused designations since Singapore have included Russian targets

U.S. designates Russia-based entities, vessels over North Korea trade
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 21, 2018