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Pyongyang gasoline prices surpass Seoul’s amid Middle East supply shock
Rising fuel costs coincide with a weaker DPRK won and concerns over wider effects on the North Korean economy
Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow
While DPRK leader’s visit to Moscow's May 9 parade appears unlikely, he still may meet Russian president elsewhere
More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv
New report shows DPRK troops sustained 7K casualties as Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 more foreigners this year
Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert
Footage shows DPRK officials, workers enjoying corporate events in Russia, in latest evidence of illicit hiring schemes
Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions
Moscow, Beijing slam pressure campaign as experts cite ongoing sanctions evasion two years after Panel of Experts veto
Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv
Denis Pushilin’s network peddled gift weapons to Kim, Steven Seagal, Dmitry Medvedev and others, Ukraine says
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
North Korea eyes exports of libido drugs, instant noodles to Russia: records
Russian firms seek cosmetics and other dietary supplements, according to official filings
Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
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