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North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang
Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate
North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties
US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year
Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods
Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages
North Korean trade with China triples in first half of 2023 despite June dip
Data shows exports continue to fuel pandemic rebound, while imports taper off for second straight month
