Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korea must “drastically” denuclearize if it wants sanctions relief: Moon
ROK President expects U.S., DPRK to agree on "concrete measures" at upcoming second summit
PoE-identified North Korea coal smuggler continues to visit South Korea
Vessel has changed names, flags, and ownership structure since the UN reported illicit activity
Vietnamese telecom company network has North Korea plans: CEO
News of DPRK expansion plans first emerged in 2009
North Korean media calls on U.S. to reciprocate Pyongyang’s “generosity”
Outer-track outlets say Washington can "break the deadlock" with corresponding measures
In “advice” for U.S., DPRK media warns against interfering in inter-Korean ties
Improved North-South relations are beneficial for Washington, Rodong Sinmun claims
Moon pledges to move beyond “tentative peace” in New Year’s speech
South Korean President says joint prosperity will follow "complete denuclearization"
The New Year’s speech: what it means for the DPRK’s diplomacy and economy
Kim Jong Un's address served to re-emphasize the key themes of his leadership in 2018
Russia continues import of sanctioned items from North Korea
Electrical items, iron and steel products still appearing in Russia's reported trade with its neighbor
Russia exports 3700 tonnes of oil products to North Korea in October: UN
Export is above average for 2018, though well below yearly UN quotas
North Korea’s reported vessel traffic plummeted last year, yet to rebound: analysis
Though vessels flagged in other jurisdictions may have picked up some of the slack