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North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’
Researchers say satellite recently used thrusters to adjust position, demonstrating it is ‘alive’ and functional
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling
Australian police arrested Jin Guanghua at US request for alleged role in raising cash for DPRK through tobacco sales
