Financial institutions are closely watching political developments in China, an important diplomatic ally of North Korea. How U.S. and European banking institutions monitor financial transactions with links to China will be just as critical as those linked to N. Korea. Any transactions that run through a nation known to be sympathetic to North Korea should be considered high risk. High-risk transactions for goods such as luxury items and weaponry deserve attention, an expert says. While speculation about North Korea is swirling around, it is still too early to know what direction military movements and financial funding will take.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/money-laundering-risks-from-n-korea-a-4380