May 09, 2024

Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 27, 2015
U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
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U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels

Company fined $270,000 but took more than $1 million in insurance payments from North Korea between 2008 and 2011

U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 7, 2015
U.S. Treasury adds to North Korea sanctions
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U.S. Treasury adds to North Korea sanctions

Singaporean shipping company, director and assets designated for assisting Ocean Maritime Management

U.S. Treasury adds to North Korea sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel uses Russian port
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Sanctioned N. Korean vessel uses Russian port

Ship associated with sanctioned company that attempted to smuggle weapons through Panama

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel uses Russian port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 20, 2015
UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 17, 2015
UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb
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UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 17, 2015
Panama court sentences N.Korean sailors
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Panama court sentences N.Korean sailors

Ruling overturns earlier acquittal, sentences captain, first mate to 12 years

Panama court sentences N.Korean sailors
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 15, 2015
North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated
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North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated

Delegation in Mexico to arrange repatriation, no humanitarian visas in sight

North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 12, 2015
Fur coats and strength pills: North Korea’s curious exports

Fur coats and strength pills: North Korea’s curious exports

A fur coat company and pills with remarkable benefits featured in DPRK's Foreign Trade Magazine

Fur coats and strength pills: North Korea’s curious exports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 9, 2015
North-Korea-as-terror-sponsor debate continues with House bill

North-Korea-as-terror-sponsor debate continues with House bill

What a House bill calling North Korea a state sponsor of terror would, and wouldn't, do

North-Korea-as-terror-sponsor debate continues with House bill
Rob York
Rob York May 22, 2015