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Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages
Russia issued over 36K visas to North Koreans in 2025, almost all for education
Official data aligns with reports that DPRK workers continue to enter the country disguised as student trainees
North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach
Allowing visit by DPRK bulker shows China is ‘getting more blunt in not hiding its illegal activities,’ expert says
Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space
Expert explores what Pyongyang is learning from the Iran war, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Belarus-DPRK ties
Belarusian leader seeks to mediate between US and North Korea: Minsk
Top diplomat says Lukashenko is working to lower global tensions and briefed Kim Jong Un on plans for talks with Trump
Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’
Agreement between TASS and KCNA comes as the two countries ramp up media cooperation
Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years
Revival of passenger route suspended during pandemic follows resumption of cross-border rail service earlier this month
Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang
Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s
Pageantry for Belarusian president made clear Kim Jong Un views him as a lesser partner, while still strengthening ties
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties
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