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North Korea’s imports of sanctioned goods rise as China trade slows
July customs data show more banned machinery and metal products, while wig trade drives rebound in exports
Russian greenhouse operator plans to hire 50 North Korean workers as students
Procurement documents show $133,000 deal with broker linked to businessman behind other DPRK labor schemes
North Korean ‘trainees’ appear packaging Finnish-marketed pet food in Russia
Businessman at center of DPRK labor deals reveals DPRK workers handling Järvi Elämän animal food
North Korea-China trade continues to slip as imports fall for third month
July trade dropped to $229.4 million, even as DPRK exports rebounded following two months of decline
Russia to unveil monument for North Korean soldiers in fall: defense chief
The unveiling is set to come amid Russia-DPRK’s comprehensive promotion of combat ties with awards and documentary films
North Korea imposes Ebola-related travel restrictions on foreign tourists
New rules cover 11 African states and France as Pyongyang steps up precautions against the deadly virus
On Liberation Day, North Korea blasts fireworks as South Korea calls to end war
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin trade messages, as Russian sailboat docks in Wonsan with flowers for Kim dynasty
Kim Jong Un plays up Soviet war sacrifice ahead of Liberation Day
DPRK leader, his wife and daughter honored Soviet troops and Korean fighters in Pyongyang ahead of Aug. 15 holiday
Russia-North Korea car bridge contractor faces $1.5M lawsuit ahead of opening
The obscure firm with suspected ties to Chechen elites was picked by Russia to lead the project in Feb. 2025
Blacklisted North Korean oil firm defrauded of $366K in gasoline deal in Russia
Russian court finds businessman guilty of pocketing money for a fuel shipment he failed to arrange
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