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North Korea Mines New Revenue Sources in Its Trade With China
January 26, 2023

North Korea Mines New Revenue Sources in Its Trade With China

By Troy Stangarone
The latest data shows Pyongyang is continuing to adapt to U.N. sanctions, while trade is beginning to rebound from pandemic lows.

Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay
October 29, 2022

Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay

By Aaron Arnold
Washington might be looking for a course correction on engagement with North Korea, but don’t expect any change to sanctions policy.
China, Russia Urge UNSC to End Key Sanctions on North Korea
November 04, 2021

China, Russia Urge UNSC to End Key Sanctions on North Korea

By Edith M. Lederer
China and Russia cited humanitarian reasons in arguing for sanctions relief, but their proposal faces an uphill battle.

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.

North Korea’s Oil Procurement Networks
April 27, 2021

North Korea’s Oil Procurement Networks

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Lucas Kuo.

German Court Rules Against Berlin Hostel at North Korean Embassy
January 30, 2020

German Court Rules Against Berlin Hostel at North Korean Embassy

By Associated Press
Judges said city authorities had no choice but to close the hostel as North Korea “represents a threat to world peace.”

How North Korea Uses ‘Students’ and ‘Trainees’ Overseas to Bypass UN Sanctions 
January 04, 2020

How North Korea Uses ‘Students’ and ‘Trainees’ Overseas to Bypass UN Sanctions 

By Tae-jun Kang
A deadline for recalling North Korean workers has passed, but some have stayed or returned abroad by simply changing their visa type.
The Trouble With Resuming Mount Kumgang Tourism
November 21, 2019

The Trouble With Resuming Mount Kumgang Tourism

By Saeme Kim
Pyongyang’s move to demolish South Korean facilities has Seoul in a bind, but jumping to restart cooperation would be unwise.

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally
October 30, 2019

Uganda: North Korea’s African Ally

By R. Maxwell Bone
A decades-long relationship continues to flourish, despite increasing pressure from UN sanctions.

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.

Russia, China Block UN From Saying North Korea Violated Sanctions
June 19, 2019

Russia, China Block UN From Saying North Korea Violated Sanctions

By Edith M. Lederer
Moscow and Beijing blocked a U.S. request to declare that North Korea violated the cap on imports of refined petroleum.
Takeaways From the Long-Awaited Russia-North Korea Summit
April 26, 2019

Takeaways From the Long-Awaited Russia-North Korea Summit

By Anna Kireeva and Liudmila Zakharova
Russia is moving to assert its diplomatic, strategic, and economic interests on the Korean Peninsula.

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