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Russian drug company says it shipped $74K worth of medication to North Korea
Cardiovascular, dementia and hair loss drugs will go on sale in country in June under pharmaceutical deal
May 27, 2026
North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’
State media claims Kim Jong Un oversaw test featuring AI guidance and automated launch capabilities
May 27, 2026
North Korea bans smoking while driving, jaywalking, walking pets without collar
State TV report on revisions to traffic law may reflect growing problems from boom in private car ownership
May 26, 2026
Bus carrying 30 North Koreans crashes in western Russia: Reports
Local media identify passengers as DPRK nationals, while police avoid mentioning country of origin
May 26, 2026
Singapore’s top diplomat to visit North Korea before talks in South
City-state that hosted 2018 Trump-Kim summit has not disclosed purpose of foreign minister’s visit
May 26, 2026
North Korea fires multiple close-range ballistic missiles westward: Seoul
DPRK missile test reportedly from western region also involved launch of other types of projectiles
May 26, 2026
China tight-lipped about Xi Jinping’s reported plans to visit North Korea
Beijing says it has ‘no information’ on potential trip, while satellite imagery shows no signs of preparations yet
May 26, 2026
Families of South Koreans detained in North launch group to advocate for release
Founders say they were spurred to action by Seoul’s ‘indifference’ to the plight of seven detained ROK nationals
May 25, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea
May 25, 2026
North Korea to convene major party meeting on ‘important issues’ in late June
First plenum since Ninth Party Congress will review implementation of annual plans, state media reports
May 25, 2026
