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Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows
Moscow has sent 67K barrels of refined oil to DPRK since December, as two sides boast of ‘heyday’ for bilateral ties
June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right
June 12, 2023
South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris
Chinese warships not interfering with ROK efforts to salvage wreckage of failed satellite launch, Seoul says
June 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult
June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
June 12, 2023
North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons
June 12, 2023
China and ROK competing to recover North Korean rocket debris, data suggests
Ship records show uptick in Chinese patrols in Yellow Sea, as source says Beijing may seek to retrieve wreckage for DPRK
June 9, 2023
Seoul calls on North Korea to accept body of man found dead near border
Officials say man was carrying DPRK train ticket but not narcotics as first reported, planning handover for next week
June 9, 2023
North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on
June 9, 2023
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls
June 9, 2023
