Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Russian foreign minister evades topic of North Korea arms trade in interview
Moscow’s top diplomat challenged Washington to back up its claims of Russia-DPRK arms trade with evidence
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges to 365 in Q3 2023: Data
Experts say increase is likely due to deepening ties as number of Russians visiting DPRK also jumped in same period
North Korean minister talked arms and space cooperation with Putin, photos show
Document visible in photos list priority Russia space sites for visit, while top DPRK munitions official joined meeting
Fertilizer chemical tops North Korea’s imports from China in December
Expert says DPRK has long lacked fertilizer for farming and likely purchased chemical with recent ‘additional revenues’
Seoul sanctions over dozen North Korean ships and firms for alleged smuggling
ROK says unilateral measures aim to cut off funding for DPRK weapons, but expert calls sanctions largely ‘symbolic’
Ukraine examining Russia’s use of North Korean missiles as possible war crime
Experts say DPRK may face international criminal charges if it was directly involved or knew how missiles would be used
Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024
Primorsky Krai wants to use trains for tourism, though experts say long journeys and low demand remain obstacles
North Korean foreign minister to visit Russia this week: State media
Choe Son Hui will visit Moscow after counterpart extended invitation for an ‘official visit’
US sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles
Designation of airline, research complex and firing range come after Russia appeared to use DPRK missiles in Ukraine
State media review: North Korea holds mass rallies to support 2024 policy goals
An in-depth analysis of youth torchlight marches, first Cabinet meeting of year and a new 3D animation for kids
