Circulation of UN Expert Panel Report
Hacking of virtual currency and military companies
Oil imports and coal exports continue through transshipment
Tried pig farming in cooperation with a Chinese company
Pointing out a hole in the North Korean sanctions net
[아시아경제 뉴욕=백종민 특파원] It is reported that experts on UN sanctions against North Korea have determined that North Korea has violated sanctions on North Korea by continuing to develop nuclear and missiles last year. In addition, it is estimated that North Korea hacked into personnel of major international defense companies and secured virtual assets worth about $300 million.
Chosun Joong-Ang TV reported on the 7th that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the flood site in Daecheong-ri, Eunpa-gun, North Hwanghae Province, and instructed them to release strategic materials and food stored for use in emergencies such as exhibitions. Chairman Kim gets out of the driver’s seat and approaches the residents with a smile. [사진=연합뉴스]
On the 8th (local time), a major foreign press reported on the contents of the annual report of the panel of experts on the North Korea Sanctions Committee submitted to the UN Security Council.
Through this report, the expert panel found that “North Korea has managed to produce nuclear materials, as well as managed nuclear facilities, and improved missile-related facilities,” and that “we focused on securing technologies and materials overseas to expand these activities.” .
The report also pointed out that North Korea has unveiled new short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in a row.
The report noted that North Korea did not test nuclear or ballistic missiles last year, but declared preparations for the testing and production of new ballistic missile warheads and the development of tactical nuclear weapons.
Japanese media also reported the contents of the report. The Nippon Geizai newspaper reported that North Korea had secured a $300 million virtual asset by hacking. It also pointed out that North Korea is hacking employees of major defense companies through social media (SNS) accounts. It was pointed out that Israel also suffered from hacking by North Korea.
The expert panel found that North Korea exported 4.1 million tons of coal and other prohibited minerals to China through sea transshipment.
The import of refined products banned due to sanctions continued. The amount of illegal imports confirmed from January to September last year is the import limit permitted by the United Nations. It is several times that of 500,000 barrels, the expert panel judges.
Despite the ban on exports and projects such as joint pig farming and sand mining with Chinese companies to avoid sanctions, the Lexus’LX570′ vehicle, which North Korea’s Chairman of the State Council of North Korea had been driving during a field tour, was also discussed.
This report is published after discussion and revision by the members of the UN Security Council. It is not legally binding, but it is a consideration for the UN to review sanctions against North Korea in the future or to consider imposing additional sanctions.
Regarding the report, the representative of the UN representative explained that “the sanctions committee against North Korea is discussing it.”
New York = correspondent Baek Jong-min [email protected]