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Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
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Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state

Traffic increasing across Friendship Bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju, small coal exports from DPRK observed

Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 16, 2018
On Sino-DPRK border, residents cautious over ongoing diplomatic thaw

On Sino-DPRK border, residents cautious over ongoing diplomatic thaw

"Nothing with North Korea is ever simple," locals say as sanctions see businesses close up shop

On Sino-DPRK border, residents cautious over ongoing diplomatic thaw
Mark Robertson May 14, 2018
China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
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China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea

Though the volumes are much smaller than their pre-sanctions levels

China continues exports of sanctioned machinery to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 11, 2018
U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings

U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings

Apparent consignee of RPG shipment aboard Jie Shun sanctioned by State Department

U.S. sanctions Egyptian entity, others for North Korea dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 11, 2018
Togo, Belize, and Sierra Leone continue to provide flags to DPRK-linked ships
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Togo, Belize, and Sierra Leone continue to provide flags to DPRK-linked ships

Togo and Sierra Leone registries share Dalian-based agents

Togo, Belize, and Sierra Leone continue to provide flags to DPRK-linked ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 10, 2018
Seoul seeking to fast track IFI funding for North Korea projects: minister

Seoul seeking to fast track IFI funding for North Korea projects: minister

ROK finance minister says EBRD President expressed support for cooperation should DPRK open up

Seoul seeking to fast track IFI funding for North Korea projects: minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 9, 2018
Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions

Image reveals high-end luxury goods being sold in the North Korean capital

Tissot watches still for sale in Pyongyang, despite UN Security Council sanctions
Tia Han May 8, 2018
The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions
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The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions

Many of the proposals would fall foul of the UN - but some flexibility could reasonably be granted

The Panmunjom Declaration in light of UN Security Council sanctions
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 4, 2018
How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
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How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017

Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 4, 2018
China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports

China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports

Activity could breach UN resolutions, which call for port bans

China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 3, 2018