North Korea caught dodging UN sanctions

Posted on : February 5, 2018 By
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By David McKenzie, Ingrid Formanek and Estacio Valoi

Updated 1318 GMT (2118 HKT) February 3, 2018

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Maputo, Mozambique (CNN)On the surface, there is nothing remarkable about this sleepy fishing port in Maputo.

        A military installation north of Beira, Mozambique. UN investigators say North Korea has assisted Mozambique with technical support on surface-to-air missiles, military radar, air defense systems and the refurbishment of tanks.

          According to documents reviewed by CNN, this residential house in Maputo was the headquarters of front company Haegumgang. The company helped funnel millions of dollars in military contracts to Pyongyang, according to UN investigators. A statue of Samora Machel in downtown Maputo. The statue was built by Mansudae, a North Korean entity that has built statues and monuments across Africa.

          CNN’s Richard Roth contributed to this report.

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