📊Executive Summary

Recent investigations reveal that North Korea has successfully sourced multiple Western components for a ballistic missile used by Russia in a strike against Ukraine. This development underscores North Korea's ability to evade sanctions and acquire critical parts for its weapons programs. The analysis was conducted by the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO), which examined missile debris found in Ukraine after the attack on September 7. This situation raises significant concerns regarding the implications for global supply chains, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions and the potential for sanctions to affect procurement strategies....