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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Russian Far East plans to boost trade with North Korea: officials
Primorsky Krai bordering DPRK sets up a trade body to boost exchanges, while another region eyes more agricultural trade
South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise
Seoul’s deterrence capabilities against North Korea could be bolstered by the role, according to an expert
South Korean police probe for North Korean ties in golf course data hack
Despite police considering DPRK involvement, expert says it’s unlikely that Pyongyang specifically targeted golf course
New Zealand flags 35 ‘vessels of interest’ in latest North Korea maritime patrol
The New Zealand military has routinely tracked North Korea's illicit maritime activities since 2018.
North Korea eyes exports of libido drugs, instant noodles to Russia: records
Russian firms seek cosmetics and other dietary supplements, according to official filings
Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor
Kim Ju Ae’s rising profile fuels succession talk, but North Korea has yet to begin formal succession steps, experts say
North Korean fishery officials tour Chinese company specializing in algae
The Chinese company produces food additives, cosmetic ingredients, health products and seaweed-based fertilizers
North Korea sees sharp rise in death sentences in recent years: NGO
Around 153 citizens were estimated to have been sentenced to death or executed between 2020 to 2024
Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
The visit comes nearly two months after its latest voyage, indicating Russia-DPRK smuggling operations are still afoot
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms
