Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Korean War concert in Moscow reveals North Korean labor supply scheme: footage
North Korean women appear to work at a meat processing plant making Russian-style dumplings
US seeks UN blacklist for 7 vessels tied to sanctioned North Korea trade
New nominations bring total awaiting designation to 14, including a ship detained by ROK earlier this year
North Korean ships increasingly visit Chinese iron, coal hubs as ties boom
China’s Dalian port sees 60 DPRK cargo ships visit in June, the most in years, likely redirecting traffic from Longkou
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations
The Prada, formerly known as Sophia, was among the vessels mixed up in alleged coal and iron ore trade with North Korea
Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network
Analysis of leaked payment server reveals internal payment workflow and chain of command behind DPRK IT worker schemes
North Korea eyes China’s tech to revamp outdated rail networks: state media
DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song visited Beijing rail hub to learn urban train infrastructure, Chinese footage reveals
North Korea’s Songdowon camp welcomes hundreds of Russian, Chinese children
Located on DPRK’s east coast, the kids camp has recently been sanctioned by UK over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth
North Korea’s trade with China sees H1 jump despite monthly slump: data
Pyongyang and Beijing continued sanctioned trade amid growing exchanges of fabrics, human hair and other usual drivers
Russian tourists get first look at North Korean war museum, NATO battle trophies
The mid-June visit took place months after Pyongyang opened the Ukraine war memorial for some 2.3K DPRK fatalities
North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
Anton Sokolin explores diplomacy and trade networks, while Susan Thornton reflects on 2017 tensions and future US policy
