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Belarusian autocrat Lukashenko says Kim Jong Un is ‘not a dictator’
Leader boasts of close ties with North Korean counterpart, as DPRK officials visit for talks on healthcare cooperation
June 2, 2026
Top North Korean officials join unveiling of memorial to late Russian envoy
DPRK artist, likely from sanctioned studio, created new plaque at Russian Embassy honoring Alexander Matsegora
June 1, 2026
North Korea’s spring drought had only limited impact on crops, data suggests
Satellite data reveals lower soil moisture but strong vegetation growth, pointing to improved irrigation methods
June 1, 2026
North Korea imports $4M worth of Russian rye wheat flour through April: Data
Russia reports the DPRK has been the fourth-largest buyer of the grain product this year
May 29, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau
May 29, 2026
North Korean man faces hefty fine for trying to bribe Russian cop
Sakhalin court orders man to pay 12 times the amount he offered on behalf of friend driving without license
May 28, 2026
Russian drug company says it shipped $74K worth of medication to North Korea
Cardiovascular, dementia and hair loss drugs will go on sale in country in June under pharmaceutical deal
May 27, 2026
Bus carrying 30 North Koreans crashes in western Russia: Reports
Local media identify passengers as DPRK nationals, while police avoid mentioning country of origin
May 26, 2026
China tight-lipped about Xi Jinping’s reported plans to visit North Korea
Beijing says it has ‘no information’ on potential trip, while satellite imagery shows no signs of preparations yet
May 26, 2026
Russian researchers begin oil and gas exploration off North Korea’s east coast
NK News also identified another Russian deep-sea vessel near Chongjin amid renewed interest in DPRK shelf resources
May 22, 2026
