Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK
Most sectors saw positive growth in 2025, but mining, manufacturing, construction, heavy industries lost steam from 2024
Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv
The strike reportedly killed a family during Russia’s massive aerial attack, with one projectile crashing in Poland
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North Korea eyes China’s tech to revamp outdated rail networks: state media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
