April 25, 2024

Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October
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North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October

But imports of other food groups were much higher than in previous years

North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 21, 2017
London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
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London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks

Investigation shows how London companies own ships visiting Chinese and DPRK coal ports

London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne December 21, 2017
Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios
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Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios

Options range from non-military to those which would reserve force to oblige compliance

Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 15, 2017
Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China
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Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China

DPRK vessels designated by U.S. Treasury Department last month

Sanctioned North Korean oil tanker and cargo ships arrive in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 14, 2017
DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana

DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana

UN Special Rapporteur calls for a "full assessment" of the humanitarian impact of UNSC measures

DPRK must allow OHCHR visit to assess sanctions’ impact on aid: Ojea Quintana
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement

Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement

Observers could learn more by focusing on local politics and less on bridge-watching

Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart December 7, 2017
“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep

“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep

Multilateral and unilateral aspects of int'l sanctions regime impacting North Korea aid projects

“Serious concern” about sanctions’ impact on North Korea aid work: UN DPRK rep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2017
North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
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North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing

Imports of other types of iron continued, however, despite PoE recommendations

North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 5, 2017
Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
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Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea

SUTL was previously listed as a 50% owner of a DPRK cigarette factory, reportedly had five in-country employees

Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2017