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Belarus’ top diplomat to North Korea makes first public appearance in Pyongyang
Belarusian charge d’affaires Valery Bahdanouski previously served in Vietnam before his Pyongyang appointment
November 6, 2026
Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
Suspicious activity near Nakhodka points to operation to conceal illicit shipments, as bigger vessels visit Far East
November 5, 2026
Cargo vessel becomes stranded off North Korea’s coast, possibly to be scrapped
Expert says appearance of vessel near Chongjin’s steel mill suggests it was intentionally beached to be dismantled
November 4, 2026
North Korea’s surprising economic success will be short-lived, report suggests
ROK report suggests strong growth is driven by war in Ukraine and will wane alongside Russian military demand
November 3, 2026
Switzerland officially opens new diplomatic office in North Korea
Top Swiss diplomat Ignazio Cassis cuts ribbon in Pyongyang, calling it a ‘concrete step’ toward strengthening dialogue
October 30, 2026
US sanctions 10 North Korean and Russian nationals for role in IT worker fraud
Treasury says the individuals and one entity conned American businesses to raise money for DPRK’s weapons programs
October 29, 2026
North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees
Locals appear to run booths for firms from across Asia, while a DPRK company is promoting a new foldable smartphone
October 28, 2026
Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East
Authorities say they have launched criminal probe into accident in Jewish Autonomous Region
October 27, 2026
US court orders North Korea to pay $400M over 1968 seizure of USS Pueblo
State Department notifies DPRK’s UN mission after judge awarded $3.35M to each crew member over captivity
October 26, 2026
North Korean, Russian prosecutors sign deal on combating terrorism, smuggling
Update to 2024 agreement highlights allies’ continuing cooperation in law enforcement
October 22, 2026
