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North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation

Locals tell NK News physicians provide good care, but experts stress sanctions forbid DPRK nationals from working abroad

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 5, 2023
North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues

North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues

Expert says DPRK appears to have concluded there are few benefits to maintaining historical presence in region

North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joe Smith December 5, 2023
Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges

Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges

Spanish aristocrat Alejandro Cao de Benos insists he can’t be extradited over allegations he advised DPRK on blockchain

Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 4, 2023
North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023

North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 1, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch

Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter rocks Gucci shades despite crackdown on bourgeois culture

Kim Jong Un’s daughter rocks Gucci shades despite crackdown on bourgeois culture

Expert says luxury brands are status symbol for North Korean elite but that sanctions likely limit import of new lines

Kim Jong Un’s daughter rocks Gucci shades despite crackdown on bourgeois culture
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money

US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money

Designation of Sinbad comes after US blacklisted its predecessor, even as DPRK continued to use service under new name

US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 30, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
North Korea to shutter embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo

North Korea to shutter embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo

Official tells NK News that DPRK provided no reason for decision, the 7th confirmed mission closure since last month

North Korea to shutter embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 28, 2023
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