May 21, 2024

Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
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Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea

Previous and current links will likely be of concern to enforcement agencies

Investigation: N. Korea-linked ship with ties to arms smuggling regularly visiting S. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2017
20th Pyongyang International Trade Fair kicks off in North Korea
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20th Pyongyang International Trade Fair kicks off in North Korea

Number of foreign companies attending in decline, data suggests

20th Pyongyang International Trade Fair kicks off in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 23, 2017
A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep
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A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep

Ship tracking shows record number of DPRK-owned oil tankers in Russia amid 75% domestic price hike

A month on, North Korea’s gas prices remain steep
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Leo Byrne May 17, 2017
Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
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Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March

1718 Committee figures are at odds with numbers issued by China's customs agency

Corrected: Contradicting Beijing’s data, UN says China imported N. Korean coal in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 16, 2017
Punishing China to pressure North Korea: Could secondary sanctions work?

Punishing China to pressure North Korea: Could secondary sanctions work?

Anthony Ruggiero is optimistic that sanctions can change North Korea's calculus

Punishing China to pressure North Korea: Could secondary sanctions work?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 15, 2017
Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers

Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers

Investigation reveals network of businesses devoted to covering North Korea's tracks

Red flags: The African registry employing North Korea’s arms smugglers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 15, 2017
Post-election, how can Beijing and Seoul cooperate on North Korea?

Post-election, how can Beijing and Seoul cooperate on North Korea?

Sejong Insitute scholar Seong-Hyon Lee argues Moon must mend ties with Beijing

Post-election, how can Beijing and Seoul cooperate on North Korea?
Seoyeon Kim
Seoyeon Kim May 12, 2017
How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy
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How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy

President Moon has a number of safe options he can take to pursue engagement

How UN Security Council sanctions will affect, but not thwart, a new Sunshine Policy
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb May 11, 2017
Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
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Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue

Shipments lower than February and last year's equivalents, however

Chinese imports of sanctioned North Korean silver, zinc continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 9, 2017
North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
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North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March

Spikes were not enough to indicate upcoming supply shortages

North Korean oil product imports from China increase in March
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2017