TOKYO -- Researchers at multiple Japanese institutions unknowingly co-authored papers with North Korean peers in a potential violation of United Nations sanctions, Nikkei has found, highlighting the difficulty of enforcement amid a rise in cross-border research.
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Japanese researchers unwittingly collaborated with North Korean peers
Co-authored papers highlight difficulty enforcing sanctions in academia
Researchers at the seven Japanese organizations, including the University of Tokyo, said they were unaware of the existence of North Korean co-authors on their papers. (Photo by Takako Gakuto)
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