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Russian researchers begin oil and gas exploration off North Korea’s east coast
NK News also identified another Russian deep-sea vessel near Chongjin amid renewed interest in DPRK shelf resources
May 22, 2026
Putin and Xi reject ‘foreign pressure’ on North Korea after Beijing summit
The two sides oppose sanctions and military pressure on the DPRK, while eyeing greater cooperation near the Tumen River
May 21, 2026
South Korean soccer team loses to North Korea 2-1 on home turf
North Korean club’s decisive 2 goals secured its place in upcoming final against Japanese team
May 20, 2026
Tungsten, fabrics and hair drive North Korea’s trade with China in April
Pyongyang likely benefited from growing tungsten prices, used newly acquired cash to boost imports
May 20, 2026
South Korea conducts major air drills amid scrutiny over North Korea posture
Drills come as Seoul rejects claims it scaled back live-fire training under a conciliatory policy toward Pyongyang
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s Russian pork imports surge in first 4 months of 2026
New figures show more than $2 million in exports from January to April, following last year’s sixfold increase
May 20, 2026
Lee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
However, the Japanese prime minister struck a different tone from Lee, who did not mention North Korea by name
May 19, 2026
Seoul ministry acknowledges two state ‘reality’ with North Korea
The latest Unification Ministry white paper placed greater emphasis on peace-related themes
May 19, 2026
Russian jet lands at North Korean resort city after flurry of official visits
The third Russian aircraft to reach North Korea’s east coast in a month follows tourist security talks
May 19, 2026
North Korea’s trade with China hits highest monthly total in over 8 years
Expert says Pyongyang is spending proceeds from Russia cooperation, crypto thefts on consumer and producer goods
May 19, 2026
