Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016
The DPRK increased exports of coal and ores in 2016, in potentially multiple breaches of UN sanctions
The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea
Attitudes are hardening towards Seoul, leading to a rapprochement with Pyongyang
In full: China’s new export restrictions to North Korea
New rules include prohibitions on dual-use items for conventional weapons
Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags
Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"
Not going anywhere: North Koreans still working in Namibia
Mansudae Overseas Projects officials now claiming to be a Chinese construction company
What will be the impact of OFAC’s latest designations?
While short-term impact of designations small, the move sets the groundwork for further action
North Korean ships return to Chinese coal terminals
Timed ban from Beijing expired on January 1
As sanctions loom, North Korean coal exports surge
Revenue gains can be attributed to increase in global coal prices
The View from Jingshan: China looks to 2017 and new sanctions regime
With Trump in the White House and uncertainty in Seoul, China could lead on North Korea
Another small N. Korean cargo ship arrives at Chinese coal terminal
The small cargo ship has a North Korean flag and is operated by a Pyongyang based company