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How the UK fought to keep a North Korean shadow embassy out of London
Britain feared a DPRK push for IMO membership would give it a foothold to carry out smuggling and terrorism
Cashing in on the crown: North Korea’s foray into British royal memorabilia
Newly released archives reveal how the DPRK capitalized on a royal wedding through commemorative stamps and coins
Billions from bullion: The hidden history of North Korea’s gold sales in the UK
Decades before turning to crypto, the DPRK raked in billions for its coffers through a far more conventional source
How North Korea built an expansive military hovercraft force from UK designs
Archival evidence sheds light on how the DPRK procured British technology to build its own amphibious craft
How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties
Evidence left by regime may answer questions about DPRK support for Syria’s development of weapons of mass destruction
How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime
Berlin embassy was at center of procurement efforts during Cold War, relying on tactics the DPRK still uses today
Trouble ahead: The future of North Korea’s illicit efforts to procure WMD tech
Weak sanctions and ties with Russia have DPRK poised to advance weapons development and arms sales in years to come
Flight of the Concorde? North Korea’s brief flirtation with supersonic airliners
DPRK once pursued deal to buy Concorde jets, highlighting its pursuit of new tech and desire for recognition from West
How North Korean diplomatic missions help proliferation and arms trafficking
Embassies and consulates used for WMD procurement have tended to be located in high-tech and less regulated markets
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