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Fabrics, wigs continue to drive North Korea-China trade in August amid slowdown
DPRK imports of medical equipment and grain also rise, while fewer sanctioned goods appear in official data
September 22, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he’s open to talks if US discards ‘denuclearization obsession’
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Donald Trump but insists he will ‘never, ever’ give up weapons
September 22, 2025
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
September 19, 2025
North Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report
New study claims only modest sums have reached DPRK under lopsided Ukraine war deal, which still benefits Kim regime
September 18, 2025
Russian recruiter openly advertises 2K North Korean female workers for hire
Operation points to expansion of DPRK labor dispatches beyond construction industry, raising human rights concerns
September 17, 2025
New North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, serving up fried chicken and kimchi
Early reviews report DPRK staff work at eatery despite sanctions, even demanding to see customers’ passports
September 16, 2025
North Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAO
UN agency reports limited damage from localized flooding, while warning of less favorable conditions for winter crops
September 16, 2025
North Korea lashes out at US, UN watchdog for demanding denuclearization
Vienna mission insists country’s nuclear status is ‘irreversible’ and necessary to counter US ‘nuclear threat’
September 15, 2025
New Zealand blacklists North Korean arms officials over Russia cooperation
Designations against officials, munitions department and Russian ship aim to curb allies’ military ties over Ukraine war
September 12, 2025
North Korean army blamed Russia for early casualties in Kursk, state TV reveals
KCTV broadcast documents coordination issues in apparent effort to head off criticism for losses in Ukraine war
September 12, 2025
