Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
OFAC’s new sanctions on N. Korean shipping
New designations likely further limit chances of seeing OMM ships outside of East Asia
U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
New designations include individuals abroad and OMM-affiliated shipping companies
Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
New book highlights areas of ongoing cooperation despite sanctions regimes
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
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
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
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent
Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work
Economic cooperation, diplomatic pressure considered more effective for breaking deadlock, survey reveals
Sanctioned N.Korean firm worked in Russian apartment
Photos obtained by NK News show former office of sanctioned shipping company in Vladivostok
Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?
North Korea ups imports of live animals; Pyongyang's upgraded zoo likely destination