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Sanctioned and Sailing Through Chinese Waters: The Case of the UN-Blacklisted Hoe Ryong
April 11, 2022

Sanctioned and Sailing Through Chinese Waters: The Case of the UN-Blacklisted Hoe Ryong

By Leo Byrne
The microcosm of North Korean sanctions enforcement (or the lack thereof) has broader implications for current efforts to sanction Russia.

North Korean Oil Tanker Stops in Chinese Port in the First Recorded Visit Since 2017
July 24, 2021

North Korean Oil Tanker Stops in Chinese Port in the First Recorded Visit Since 2017

By Leo Byrne
It’s the first time since tight U.N. sanctions on the North’s oil imports went into effect that Pyongyang has openly sent a tanker to China.
Understanding North Korea’s Fuel Smuggling Networks in East Asia
April 14, 2021

Understanding North Korea’s Fuel Smuggling Networks in East Asia

By Ankit Panda
How does North Korea keep fueling its military and other needs?

Anatomy of a North Korean Coal Smuggling Operation
April 16, 2020

Anatomy of a North Korean Coal Smuggling Operation

By Project Sandstone
North Korea has adopted creative new ways to export coal and other commodities to fund its WMD and ballistic missile program.

How North Korea Skirts Sanctions at Sea
September 01, 2019

How North Korea Skirts Sanctions at Sea

By Cameron Trainer
As sanctions tighten, North Korea’s efforts at evasion intensify.

A Closer Look at North Korea’s Virtual Currency Ambitions
April 29, 2019

A Closer Look at North Korea’s Virtual Currency Ambitions

By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea is signalling increased interest in digital currencies, possibly as a way to help avoid sanctions.

US Sheds Light on Sanctions-Busting North Korean Ship-to-Ship Transfer Activity
October 30, 2018

US Sheds Light on Sanctions-Busting North Korean Ship-to-Ship Transfer Activity

By Ankit Panda
Washington casts a spotlight on North Korea's continued sanctions evasion attempts.
Fake Flags: At-Sea Sanctions Enforcement and Ship Identity Falsification
September 26, 2018

Fake Flags: At-Sea Sanctions Enforcement and Ship Identity Falsification

By Olivia Vassalotti and Cameron Trainer
Fraudulent ship registration makes the already challenge task of sanctions enforcement more difficult.

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