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Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
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Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 7, 2025
UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
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UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping

OHCHR report criticizes separate databases but civic groups raise issue of victims’ consent and confidentiality

UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 6, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
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Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 5, 2025
Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
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Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions

Senior military officer made revelation during testimony on Roh Sang-won’s role in Dec. 3 martial law declaration

Ex-ROK intel chief ordered elimination of agents after 2016 North Korea missions
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
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North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 5, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
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Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 5, 2025
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
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North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
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North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions

DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges

North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 4, 2025
55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236
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55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236

While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures

55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 4, 2025
Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
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Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea

Construction on the Tumen River crossing appears to have already begun with completion date set for end of 2026

Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 4, 2025
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