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Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea

All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea

Official appears to give incorrect data on gold and other exports to the DPRK

All that glitters: Israel’s gold exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 22, 2015
OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
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OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

New designations likely further limit chances of seeing OMM ships outside of East Asia

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 10, 2015
OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping

New designations likely further limit chances of seeing OMM ships outside of East Asia

OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 10, 2015
U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
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U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas

New designations include individuals abroad and OMM-affiliated shipping companies

U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 8, 2015
Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
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Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger

New book highlights areas of ongoing cooperation despite sanctions regimes

Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
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U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea

Easing Iranian oil sanctions could see more exports or re-exports from China: Congressional report

U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue

Imports of cereals also fell again in October, with North Korea importing 70% less that in 2014

Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 3, 2015
Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?

Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?

U.S. hesitates to obstruct visits, even to nations with adversarial relations, in recent decades

Is it time for the U.S. to ban tourism to N. Korea?
Rob York
Rob York November 16, 2015
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
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Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections

Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent

Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 5, 2015
Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work

Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work

Economic cooperation, diplomatic pressure considered more effective for breaking deadlock, survey reveals

Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work
Rob York
Rob York October 28, 2015