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Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

UK needs to see “encouraging signs” from DPRK before sanctions relief: Amb. Smith

UK needs to see “encouraging signs” from DPRK before sanctions relief: Amb. Smith

Britain's top diplomat in ROK says upcoming summits should see Pyongyang take steps towards CVID

UK needs to see “encouraging signs” from DPRK before sanctions relief: Amb. Smith
Tia Han April 1, 2018
China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions
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China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions

Though some vehicle shipments continued, in possible breach of UN resolutions

China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. proposes new North Korea designations at the UN
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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. proposes new North Korea designations at the UN

Proposed designations closely resemble U.S. Treasury's February 23 measures

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. proposes new North Korea designations at the UN
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald March 30, 2018
North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years
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North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years

Shipments to China worth just USD$8.8 million in February, the lowest in nearly a decade

North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2018
20,000 sanctions over the sea: N. Korea’s illicit networks – NKNews Podcast ep. 8
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20,000 sanctions over the sea: N. Korea’s illicit networks – NKNews Podcast ep. 8

C4ADS's David Thompson discusses sanctions - and how the DPRK and its partners avoid them

20,000 sanctions over the sea: N. Korea’s illicit networks – NKNews Podcast ep. 8
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 26, 2018
Budget cuts and travel restrictions: how U.S. policy is failing North Koreans

Budget cuts and travel restrictions: how U.S. policy is failing North Koreans

Plans to reduce funding for NGOs and recent limits on working in the DPRK will be felt on the ground

Budget cuts and travel restrictions: how U.S. policy is failing North Koreans
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings March 26, 2018
Ask a North Korean: what do you think about sanctions?

Ask a North Korean: what do you think about sanctions?

"The authorities fear internal opposition more than restrictive economic measures"

Ask a North Korean: what do you think about sanctions?
Park Ui-sung March 25, 2018
North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years
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North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years

Though North Korea has claimed it produces solar panels domestically

North Korean solar imports drop to lowest level in years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 23, 2018
Following reported bans, Southeast Asian trade with North Korea continued last year
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Following reported bans, Southeast Asian trade with North Korea continued last year

The Philippines and Malaysia continued to export machinery to DPRK, data shows

Following reported bans, Southeast Asian trade with North Korea continued last year
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 21, 2018
Lifting sanctions on North Korea: four scenarios for President Trump
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Lifting sanctions on North Korea: four scenarios for President Trump

The U.S. has a range of ways it could relieve pressure in the event of a deal

Lifting sanctions on North Korea: four scenarios for President Trump
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb March 16, 2018