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Fabrics, oil and sanctioned goods drive North Korea-China trade to record highs
Official data records largely traditional mix of trade items last month, alongside sedan, forklifts and sports equipment
October 20, 2025
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
October 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
October 20, 2025
North Korean soldier defects to the South: JCS
DPRK soldier crosses fortified inter-Korean border in first known military defection under Lee administration
October 19, 2025
Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
October 17, 2025
ROK now mass-producing new ‘monster’ missile to deter North Korea: Defense chief
Military set to deploy Hyunmoo-5 ‘bunker-buster’ by year’s end to achieve ‘balance of terror’ with DPRK nukes
October 17, 2025
North Korean troops flying drones into Ukraine to support Russian strikes: Kyiv
Ukrainian military says DPRK reconnaissance operations, while based in Kursk, extend beyond Russian territory
October 17, 2025
China has forcibly repatriated over 400 North Koreans since last year: Report
Human Rights Watch says actions violate principle of non-refoulment, with UN warning that those sent back face torture
October 16, 2025
Ex-North Korean POW seeks return via Russia, China after failed border crossing
Ahn Hak-sop calls on Seoul to help arrange his repatriation through third country, continuing push to leave ‘US colony’
October 16, 2025
US takes ‘final’ steps to cut off Cambodian firm aiding North Korean cybercrime
New rule barring Huione Group from financial system part of broader action against cybercrime and trafficking in region
October 15, 2025
