Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Exhibition of North Korean art glorifying Russia troop dispatch opens in Moscow
Over 120 works on display at Russian museum through next month, including art from sanctioned Mansudae studio
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping’s first summit in six years heralds a revival of ties
Neglect of denuclearization and sanctions suggests China is willing to overlook DPRK nukes in favor of cooperation
Kim Jong Un and sister sport favorite luxury watch, bag during China trip
Siblings flex with IWC Schaffhausen and Lady Dior goods even as North Korea preaches against capitalist culture
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August
Billions from bullion: The hidden history of North Korea’s gold sales in the UK
Decades before turning to crypto, the DPRK raked in billions for its coffers through a far more conventional source
US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes
New designations part of coordinated actions with Seoul and Tokyo to curb DPRK activity in support of nuclear program
Trump’s ‘fascination’ with Kim Jong Un risks giving Pyongyang upper hand: Bolton
Former national security adviser says ‘maximum pressure’ needed to halt North Korea’s nuclear advances, not summits
For North Korea, Trump’s summit silence on denuclearization speaks volumes
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
Tornado Cash founder convicted over crypto tool tied to North Korean hackers
Roman Storm was sentenced to 5 years for unlicensed service but jury deadlocked on laundering, sanctions charges












