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North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support

Rodong Sinmun editorial says ROK prioritizing alliance with U.S. over inter-Korean relations

North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 31, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC

Figures also show a potentially sanctions-breaching shipment of iron and steel products

Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2018
Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port
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Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port

UN resolutions should prohibit assets of designated companies from using foreign ports

Russia, South Korea allow vessel owned by UN sanctioned company into port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2018
After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
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After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years

Open source figures appear unrealistically small for a country of 25 million people

After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 27, 2018
Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
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Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening

From increased border activity to renewed tourism, data suggests "Maximum Pressure" is waning

Visible signs: How sanctions pressure on North Korea is weakening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 26, 2018
North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo

North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo

U.S. "engaged in patient diplomacy," Secretary of State tells Senate

North Korea still producing fissile material: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2018
“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals

“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals

Authorities aware of the case and are conducting an investigation, says Korea Customs Service

“Numerous” sanctions-busting ships may have entered ROK ports, document reveals
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 25, 2018
Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers

Announcement follows release of U.S. advisory on DPRK sanctions evasion practices

Taiwan to stop employing North Korean workers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
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Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems

Both ships were previously linked to illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Sanctioned North Korean oil tankers reappear on tracking systems
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2018
U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory

Warning focuses on DPRK labor and goods within global supply chains

U.S. government issues North Korea sanctions enforcement advisory
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 23, 2018