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Russia trains North Korean experts in mineral exploration, including for uranium
DPRK geologists set to begin advanced program at Siberian university amid push to cooperate on gold and rare earths
August 26, 2025
How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans
Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says recent lack of launches suggests DPRK is laying foundation for bigger advances
August 25, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversees launch of two new air defense missiles: state media
In an undisclosed location, Pyongyang tests missiles in a first since May
August 24, 2025
North Korea says Seoul fired warning shots at KPA soldiers in border area
Seoul has confirmed the incident, as North Korea calls warnings shots ‘grave act of provocation’
August 23, 2025
North Korean TV airs extensive footage of troops fighting Ukraine for first time
Videos show soldiers using a range of DPRK and Russian weaponry, including drones, during combat operations in Kursk
August 22, 2025
Innovative North Korean brewery becomes latest to eye Russian beer market
Kyonghung, known for unique packaging and canned brews, will supply light beer to Russian importer in Vladivostok
August 22, 2025
Pro-Putin pop star Shaman says he’ll perform in North Korea again this year
Russian singer’s remarks follow concert in Pyongyang that he said gave a ‘spirit of freedom’ to his DPRK audience
August 21, 2025
North Korea buys sanctioned tractors, farm equipment worth over $100K from China
DPRK also imports freezers and ACs banned under UN sanctions, as textiles and wigs once again dominate exchange in July
August 20, 2025
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
August 18, 2025
Kim Jong Un welcomes Russian Duma chief at 80th liberation ceremony
Russia’s parliamentary chief stressed historic ties, praised North Korean troops’ effort in fighting 'neo-Nazis'
August 15, 2025
