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The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

Serial imposter likely turned to identity theft to set up UK company seeking to take tourists to DPRK, NK News finds

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 24, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking

Ri Chol Nam may have brokered weapons and bulletproof vests on behalf of Pyongyang, says UN Panel of Experts report

Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 5, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
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Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 4, 2023
Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Former UN special rapporteur has stated Tatmadaw may seek weapons imports to help it stamp out civilian resistance

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 3, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
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Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023
North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

North Korea reportedly supplied dozens of weapons and munitions in exchange for commercial aircraft and other supplies

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2023
UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

Panel of Experts cite humanitarian concerns, but experts unsure if sanctions relief will help most vulnerable in county

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2023
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