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China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN

China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN

Pompeo and Haley call on UN states to enforce sanctions in full and "step up" efforts

China, Russia blocked U.S. request for North Korea oil suspension at UN
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 20, 2018
Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang

Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang

Photos and satellite imagery reveal several developments underway in DPRK capital

Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2018
North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company
NK PRO

North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company

8008-tonne Koya was formerly operated by DPRK-backed sanctions evaders

North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 20, 2018
Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations

OCN (S) Pte Ltd and T Specialist International under scrutiny for luxury goods exports to DPRK

Singaporean at heart of NK Pro investigation charged with sanctions violations
Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA

Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA

Sky Angel and Rich Glory reported to have delivered sanctioned commodities to ROK shores last year

Seoul may “punish” those involved in DPRK-linked coal transfer case: MOFA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 19, 2018
Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
NK PRO

Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador

Alexander Matsegora's figures are lower than those reported to the UN, however

Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 19, 2018
Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA
NK PRO

Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA

Company first named by NK Pro now using same law firm as Chinpo Shipping

Singapore investigating OCN / T-Specialist on North Korea sanctions: MFA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 18, 2018
Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out

Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out

The army-owned corporation sells an increasingly diverse portfolio of products

Naegohyang: a North Korean company branches out
Tia Han July 18, 2018
China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
NK PRO

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 18, 2018
Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
NK PRO

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East

The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 17, 2018