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Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert
Footage shows DPRK officials, workers enjoying corporate events in Russia, in latest evidence of illicit hiring schemes
May 4, 2026
North Korean women’s soccer team to play in South for first time in 12 years
Soccer club’s participation marks first DPRK sporting visit to the South since national teams faced off at 2014 Asiad
May 4, 2026
North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country
Ruling party lauds young soldiers who became ‘living bombs’ in Kursk, linking war efforts to youth league activities
May 1, 2026
Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions
Moscow, Beijing slam pressure campaign as experts cite ongoing sanctions evasion two years after Panel of Experts veto
May 1, 2026
South Korea’s top court upholds jail sentence for man who hired DPRK hacker
Defendant paid North Korean actor $16,000 to supply malware and carry out attacks against rival game servers, court says
April 30, 2026
5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime
The lawsuit seeks funds indirectly through South Korean royalties managed by a nonprofit foundation
April 30, 2026
Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv
Denis Pushilin’s network peddled gift weapons to Kim, Steven Seagal, Dmitry Medvedev and others, Ukraine says
April 30, 2026
Russian Far East plans to boost trade with North Korea: officials
Primorsky Krai bordering DPRK sets up a trade body to boost exchanges, while another region eyes more agricultural trade
April 30, 2026
South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise
Seoul’s deterrence capabilities against North Korea could be bolstered by the role, according to an expert
April 30, 2026
South Korean police probe for North Korean ties in golf course data hack
Despite police considering DPRK involvement, expert says it’s unlikely that Pyongyang specifically targeted golf course
April 29, 2026
