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The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions
NK PRO

The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions

A March ruling set an important precedent for future enforcement

The KNIC case: a much overlooked European court decision on sanctions
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger June 15, 2018
North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
NK PRO

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port

Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
NK PRO

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea

Announcement is not the first time Khartoum has claimed to have cut ties with Pyongyang, however

Sudan says it has ceased all military cooperation with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2018
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
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Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border

Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months

Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Tokyo "strongly suspects" illegal ship-to-ship transfer took place, says MOFA

Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 4, 2018
Facilitate or obstruct? Congress’s powers in North Korean deal-making
NK PRO

Facilitate or obstruct? Congress’s powers in North Korean deal-making

U.S. lawmakers will play a key role in everything from a peace treaty to sanctions reduction

Facilitate or obstruct? Congress’s powers in North Korean deal-making
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado June 1, 2018
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
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Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port

Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility

Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 1, 2018