BLUF

This article argues that with the disbanding of UN sanctions North Korea will now be able to easily ship its weapons and other black-market goods to its allies and global hotspots.

Summary

  1. Russia’s veto in March 2024 ended UN oversight of North Korean sanctions violations.
  2. Australia, Japan, US etc. still support sanctions.
  3. Russia, China, and Iran included in expanding export markets.
  4. Previously ship disguises and identity spoofing used to evade sanctions.
READ: Disguised ships and front companies: how North Korea has evaded sanctions to grow a global weapons industry

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