Sanctions

Why Did a Russian Firm Give Kentucky an Economic Lifeline?

By Simon Shuster/London and Vera Bergengruen/Ashland, Ky.

U.S. Hits North Korea's Oil With New Sanctions

By Eli Meixler

U.S. Sanctions Myanmar General Accused of Ethnic Cleansing

By Susan Heavey and Arshad Mohammed / Reuters

President Trump Blames Obama for North Korea, But He's Following Obama's Strategy

By Elizabeth Dias
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U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Russian Firms

Secondary measures target firms allegedly aiding regime's weapons program

By Charlie Campbell / Beijingg

White House Flip-Flops on Iran Nuclear Deal

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson provides diplomatic cover

By Massimo Calabresi

Why Trump Could Never Go It Alone on North Korea

While an attack against North Korea could destroy much of its nuclear-enrichment and missile-testing facilities, the South Korean capital — just 30 miles from the DMZ — would face a devastating retaliation

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing

North Korea 'Tests New Rocket Engine'

The engine could represent a significant advance in Pyongyang's space program

By Tekendra Parmar

Suu Kyi Calls for Investment After Obama Pledges Relief

When sanctions are lifted, it will clear U.S. businesses to work with companies and individuals that were previously off limits

By Timothy McLaughlin / Reuters

Sanctions or Solidarity? China's North Korean Dilemma

The symbiotic relationship between Chinese and North Korean traders in Dandong reflects the complex issues at stake

By Charlie Campbell / Dandong and Seoul

Backlash Over THAAD in South Korea

The regime relies on geopolitical bickering to take the heat off — and it’s a winning strategy

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing

Freedom, Sanctions and North Korean Ice Cream: Q&A With Defector Hyeonseo Lee

The celebrated author tells TIME about her latest project to help North Koreans trapped in China

By Charlie Campbell / Seoul

Inside the Rare Meeting of North Korea's Communist Elite

They haven't had one in decades, so this gathering is special

By Charlie Campbell

North Korea Prepares Possible Mid-Range Missile Test

"North Korea’s weapons and missile programs pose a growing threat"

By Mark Rivett-Carnac

Oil Sanctions Risk Pushing North Korea Over the Edge

Without oil and food, the unstable regime may take extreme steps

By Charles Kennedy / Oilprice.com

5 U.S.-Blacklisted Companies in the Panama Papers

Investigators accuse them of being involved in everything from nukes to oil

By Rishi Iyengar

U.S. Calls on North Korea to Release American Student

Otto Warmbier, 21, has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor

By Nash Jenkins

China Unblocks Online Searches of Kim Jong Un as a 'Pig'

Experts say it may be a sign of China's displeasure with Kim's nuclear buildup

By Rishi Iyengar

U.S. Student Held in North Korea 'Confesses' on State TV

Otto Frederick Warmbier was seized in Pyongyang on Jan. 2

By Mark Rivett-Carnac

North Korea May Launch a Long-Range Missile

Japanese intelligence believes it could happen as soon as next week

By Simon Lewis
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