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North Korean, Russian prosecutors sign deal on combating terrorism, smuggling
Update to 2024 agreement highlights allies’ continuing cooperation in law enforcement
North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI
Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors
Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face
Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text
North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China
Official trade data shows continued bilateral trade in sanctioned goods and in oil amid Iran war-related shortages
North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data
Monthly total marks highest since April and comes amid push to boost cooperation following Xi-Kim summit
North Korea tests new high-precision AI-equipped torpedo: State media
Test comes amid a flurry of missile launches from Pyongyang in recent weeks
Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk
Following months-long opening delay, Minsk has not yet named an ambassador
Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales
Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang
Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles
Justice Department says man sought to broker purchase of anti-aircraft missiles in violation of US sanctions
Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk
State-funded movie starring South Korea-born actor sparks debate about how prominently DPRK role will be depicted
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