Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
US takes ‘final’ steps to cut off Cambodian firm aiding North Korean cybercrime
New rule barring Huione Group from financial system part of broader action against cybercrime and trafficking in region
How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties
North Korean tech company registers office for ‘market research’ in Vladivostok
Firm likely affiliated with Red Star Technology Exchange Company is first DPRK entity to set up shop in Russia this year
Australia deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea’s maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa to track Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion through ship-to-ship transfers
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
Laotian leader to visit North Korea for Oct. 10 party anniversary: State media
Ahead of expected parade, Thongloun Sisoulith becomes first world leader confirmed to attend a DPRK event in 7 years
James Heenan: Inside the UN’s new human rights report on North Korea
UN official discusses the update to Commission of Inquiry and unpacks the DPRK’s tightening system of repression
Russian cargo ship visits North Korea weapons port for first time in 2 months
Suspected maritime weapons trade resumes after pause, though rail link may have kept flow going
