April 27, 2024

Sanctions

Information related to sanctions developments

North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report

North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report

Panel of Experts lists 12 firms alleged to have worked with DPRK companies that divert profits to WMD program

North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un adds Cadillac SUV to growing luxury car collection

Kim Jong Un adds Cadillac SUV to growing luxury car collection

North Korean leader appears to obtain new vehicles after warning nation to expect increasing economic challenges

Kim Jong Un adds Cadillac SUV to growing luxury car collection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2024
South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach

South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach

ROK Coast Guard reportedly seized De Yi in waters off southern coast last week and took it to harbor in Busan

South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 3, 2024
North Korea in March 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024

North Korea in March 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2024
Timeline: From North Korea’s nuclear rocket salvo to the next ‘great person’ 
NK PRO

Timeline: From North Korea’s nuclear rocket salvo to the next ‘great person’ 

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 to March 31, 2024

Timeline: From North Korea’s nuclear rocket salvo to the next ‘great person’ 
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2024
The challenges of archiving North Korea’s volatile media – Ep. 336
Podcast

The challenges of archiving North Korea’s volatile media – Ep. 336

Emil Boivin of the North Korean Archives and Library discusses his project to preserve DPRK media prone to disappearing

The challenges of archiving North Korea’s volatile media – Ep. 336
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 3, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian ships over alleged arms shipments to North Korea

South Korea sanctions Russian ships over alleged arms shipments to North Korea

Seoul also designates Russian companies linked to DPRK’s deployment of overseas IT workers to earn money for regime

South Korea sanctions Russian ships over alleged arms shipments to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 2, 2024
In limbo: What’s next for North Korea sanctions after Russia vetoes UN watchdog
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In limbo: What’s next for North Korea sanctions after Russia vetoes UN watchdog

Last-minute deal to save Panel of Experts looks unlikely, and former members say any replacement would lack UN authority

In limbo: What’s next for North Korea sanctions after Russia vetoes UN watchdog
Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto

Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto

Moscow’s foreign ministry accuses West of killing UN Panel of Experts by rejecting Russian proposals for sunset clauses

Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 1, 2024
North Korea hawks marked-up luxury goods to Russian tourists despite sanctions
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North Korea hawks marked-up luxury goods to Russian tourists despite sanctions

Exclusive photos show pricey foreign cosmetics for sale at Pyongyang airport and east coast ski resort this year

North Korea hawks marked-up luxury goods to Russian tourists despite sanctions
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 29, 2024