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Kim Jong Un moves families of Ukraine war dead into new housing complex
Daughter joins leader at opening for Saeppyol Street, a key project for managing public opinion around Russia deployment
February 16, 2026
Chinese envoy visits North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, raises hopes for tourism
DPRK makes no mention of tourism cooperation as it continues to shut out Chinese in favor of Russian travelers
February 16, 2026
Photos suggest Indonesian envoy not yet in North Korea, months after appointment
Chargé d’affaires represented country at Pyongyang event despite appointment of former general Gina Yoginda
February 13, 2026
North Korea draws new red line, vows attack over future airspace ‘violations’
Leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul with ‘definite’ and ‘disproportionate’ response even over civilian-led acts
February 13, 2026
North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia
Intelligence report warns DPRK agents also target Europe and seek sensitive military and nuclear tech
February 13, 2026
North Korea could negotiate with US if conditions are met: Seoul’s spy agency
NIS also reports Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be giving policy input, reiterating claim that she is the ruler in waiting
February 12, 2026
Russia says it exported beer, tobacco to North Korea for first time in 2025
Pork shipments also rose sixfold to $3.6 million last year in the latest sign of growing economic ties
February 12, 2026
Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity
Top diplomat says Moscow opposes new UN sanctions on DPRK but will struggle to roll back existing measures
February 12, 2026
North Korean brewery appears to rebrand signature beer for export to China
Expert says Rason company behind Pado Beer frequently changes product names to avoid getting flagged for sanctions
February 12, 2026
Another North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, third in last year
Photos and online reviews suggest DPRK nationals are working at the small business in violation of sanctions
February 11, 2026
