Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Kim Jong Un receives Russia’s top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
Sergei Lavrov briefed Kim on talks with North Korea’s foreign minister about military cooperation, new transport links
Radioactive Russian delivery to North Korea tests boundaries of UN sanctions
NK Pro uncovers deal for airlift of cobalt-60 by obscure logistics firm, prompting fears of misuse and sanctions evasion
US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs
Designations mark first North Korea-related OFAC sanctions under Trump administration, target DPRK-linked cybercriminal
Chinese sellers offer North Korea-sourced goods from across the border
Vendors on e-commerce sites offer smuggling services in possible violation of United Nations sanctions
North Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2025
DOJ announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for over 100 US firms
US indicts DPRK workers and arrests American in coordinated actions to cut off funding for Pyongyang’s weapons program
What if an aging North Korean passenger jet crashes with foreign travelers?
Air Koryo’s Soviet-era planes present serious safety risks, while Pyongyang could impede investigations into a disaster
Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls
Seoul resumes processing NGO requests to contact North Korean partners
Six groups have reported plans to reach out for civilian exchange and aid projects, ending freeze under Yoon government
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK
