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Record number of Russians visited North Korea in 2025, official data shows
Moscow says nearly 10K made trip amid surge in tourism and diplomacy, even as it hides entries by DPRK nationals
Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties
Ukraine says North Korean troops are still carrying out strikes from Russia
Kyiv underscores continued DPRK involvement in combat operations despite return of thousands of troops
North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
Only one suspected Russian ship visited DPRK’s Rason to pick up cargo, possibly due to ice at a Far East port
Top Siberian pork producer eyes North Korea’s meat market
The Sibagro company from Tomsk says it wants to start exports to North Korea after a jump in pork sales to DPRK
Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass
Tatarstan breeder says he gifted stallion to Kim and reportedly supplied over 20 horses to DPRK as of 2025
Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling
Manufacturer says new X-ray machines will improve detection of contraband amid growing commercial exchanges
US spy plane flies apparent mission to surveil North Korea amid Colby’s visit
Flight data shows RC-135U making several loops across South Korea before returning to US base in Okinawa
Siberian region sends 540 tons of wheat flour to North Korea
Shipment from Russia’s Kuzbass comes as DPRK authorities have promoted wheat consumption in recent years
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia
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