Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
The U.S. Treasury’s “hand-to-hand combat”: how the new sanctions work
The new EO gives authorities an unprecedented set of tools
North Korean freight to Chinese bulk ports continues
Vessel with shady past arrives at a Shanghai facility equipped to handle coal and iron
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
What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
Differing perspectives on what constitutes a permissible JV will likely sandbag deliberations
Another North Korean ship heads to Chinese coal, iron port
Visit occurred one week after Resolution 2371's implementation date
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years
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
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year
Several North Korean tankers return to service
Though activity still low when compared to recent years