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New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
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New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts

MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements

New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 3, 2025
North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election

South Korean authorities confirm GPS 'disturbances’ in Yellow Sea last week that required issuing warning to ships

North Korea appears to jam GPS signals near sea border ahead of ROK election
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim June 2, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025

North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro June 2, 2025
Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report

Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report

Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team created to replace UN panel documents ‘unlawful’ arms transfers in first report

Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 30, 2025
North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions

North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions

New issue of Foreign Trade magazine promotes DPRK inroads in Russia and China, including through joint ventures

North Korean firms tout labor exports and luxury goods despite sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 28, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu

Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine

North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say

ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records

Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records

Official filings show Russian firms are looking to import agricultural goods, medicines and ginseng beverages from DPRK

Sanctioned peanuts and other North Korean goods set to enter Russia: Records
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 26, 2025
Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
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Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine

Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development

Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Fred Lee May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 22, 2025