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Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
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Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?

In prohibiting DPRK citizens, the U.S. may be gathering leverage for future talks

Trump’s new travel ban: what does it mean for North Koreans?
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 27, 2017
The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
NK PRO

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work

The new EO gives authorities an unprecedented set of tools

The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 25, 2017
North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues
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North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues

Vessel with shady past arrives at a Shanghai facility equipped to handle coal and iron

North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 19, 2017
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
NK PRO

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here

Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2017
What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
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What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures

Differing perspectives on what constitutes a permissible JV will likely sandbag deliberations

What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado September 18, 2017
Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port
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Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port

Visit occurred one week after Resolution 2371's implementation date

Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 14, 2017
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
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North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote

DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years

North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 14, 2017
How the U.S.’s North Korea travel ban politicizes humanitarian aid

How the U.S.’s North Korea travel ban politicizes humanitarian aid

The need for State Department approval of aid projects risks undermining NGO independence

How the U.S.’s North Korea travel ban politicizes humanitarian aid
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings September 13, 2017
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
NK PRO

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?

New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger September 13, 2017
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
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U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea

Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year

U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 13, 2017