April 20, 2024

Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister

Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister

Cho Myoung-gyon says it is "a relief" to be holding talks with Kim Jong Un

Inter-Korean office in Kaesong not part of plan to reopen KIC: unification minister
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 1, 2018
North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
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North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 30, 2018
How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus
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How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus

Pyongyang is using both diplomacy and illicit revenue streams to mitigate the impact of UNSC measures

How sanctions are likely changing North Korea’s strategic calculus
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado April 30, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
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Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?

Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
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Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources

Petrol price drops in Pyongyang, availability reported to improve in Rason

Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2018
N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names
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N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names

Ships now owned by different DPRK companies, continue to visit China, Russia

N. Korean flagged vessels targeted by OFAC change companies, names
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 20, 2018
China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
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China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data

Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2018
Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo
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Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo

Multiple developments seen since expansion of UN sectoral restrictions in 2016

Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne April 17, 2018
Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures
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Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures

Satellite imagery suggests exports, if any, likely to be limited in nature

Vessels docking next to coal mountains at N. Korea’s Rajin harbor: pictures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2018
China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
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China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN

Member states are required to report their refined petroleum exports to DPRK each month

China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2018