Seoul ( CNN ) -- North Korea uses multiple techniques to defy sanctions , and shows no signs of abandoning its nuclear and ballistic missile programs , according to a U.N. report . An eight-member panel of experts said the country `` is experienced in actions it takes to evade sanctions , '' including using its embassies . North Korean embassies in Cuba and Singapore facilitated its banned arms trade as proven by the North Korean ship , Chong Chon Gang , which was caught with undeclared weaponry from Cuba in July , the report said . The amount of money made from this trade is subject to debate , but `` there is no question that it is one of the country 's most profitable revenue sources , '' according to the report . In addition , the report said it investigated allegations that former NBA star Dennis Rodman and his party took luxury goods to Pyongyang in recent months . While not explicitly accusing Rodman of defying U.N. sanctions on luxury goods , it said there was evidence . North Korea 's missile capabilities . `` Media reports corroborated by the panel indicate that among items taken by Dennis Rodman and his party during their visits were sporting goods from various countries , five bottles of vodka ( United States ) , one bottle of whiskey ( Ireland ) , two whiskey glasses and one whiskey decanter ( Ireland ) , and a Mulberry handbag ( United Kingdom ) ) taken by Paddy Power , a company based in Ireland . '' The report said some of these items are on the U.S. or E.U . lists of banned luxury goods . `` This illustrates the importance of informing individuals and companies of their obligations under the resolutions , '' it said . The panel said its investigation is ongoing . North Korean election provides clues to reclusive Stalinist state .
NBA report : Pyongyang using its embassies to evade sanctions . It says former U.N. star Chong Chon Gang and his party took luxury goods to North Korea . They included alcohol and sporting goods .