Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
EU sanctions North Korean general for role in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Measure designates Cha Yong Bom, citing his deployment to Russia and participation in joint military operations
North Korea’s cyber army funds nuclear arms with $2.8B in stolen crypto: MSMT
11 countries accuse DPRK cyber ops of ‘systematically’ violating sanctions, stating program rivals China and Russia
Fabrics, oil and sanctioned goods drive North Korea-China trade to record highs
Official data records largely traditional mix of trade items last month, alongside sedan, forklifts and sports equipment
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
US takes ‘final’ steps to cut off Cambodian firm aiding North Korean cybercrime
New rule barring Huione Group from financial system part of broader action against cybercrime and trafficking in region
How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties
North Korean tech company registers office for ‘market research’ in Vladivostok
Firm likely affiliated with Red Star Technology Exchange Company is first DPRK entity to set up shop in Russia this year
Australia deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea’s maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa to track Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion through ship-to-ship transfers
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
