Sanctioned entities turned to crypto en masse to reach global markets. Year-over-year, the subset of illicit finance grew by more than 690%. Crypto’s growing adoption is a challenge for authorities.
Assessing North Korea’s New Economic Five-Year Plan
In this photo provided by North Korean state media, Kim Jong Un gives a speech at the concluding session of the Ninth Party Congress, Feb. 24, 2026. Credit: KCNA North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress …
Bangladesh Vs North Korea LIVE Streaming, AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: When, Where To Watch
The Bangladesh vs North Korea, AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 match will be played at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney on Friday, March 6, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 AM IST. The Bangladesh vs …
Australian firms duped into hiring remote North Korean workers
Local companies are inadvertently breaching sanctions laws by hiring North Korean IT workers, funnelling money to Kim Jong-un’s regime.
North Korea: A cybercrime state
It is estimated that one third to a half of North Korea’s budget comes from cyberfraud and extortion. Most of these crimes are aimed at the financial services industry, including banks, crypto …
Playing With Fire: Tobacco Sales in North Korea Spark Lawsuits
A discussion of how a tobacco company’s business dealings in North Korea led to major penalties and lawsuits, highlighting the risks companies face when operating in sanctioned countries.
Jeopardising financial standing: Slipping towards FATF blacklist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Iran, Myanmar, and North Korea in its blacklist due to their strategic deficiencies in anti-money-laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and …
Prince Andrew’s confidant sought North Korea real estate
A close associate of Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, who was stripped of his royal title and arrested by police over allegations linked to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, …
North Korea’s Command Economy: Structure and Challenges
Explore North Korea’s command economy, its challenges, and its China ties. Uncover insights into this secretive economic structure.
Andrew’s aide sought North Korea ‘No. 1’ via Epstein
A close aide to Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, who was stripped of his royal title and arrested by police over allegations linked to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is …