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Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Arriving Friday, the Russian envoy was given a modest welcome as Russian officials released rare photos of beach resort
July 12, 2025
Radioactive Russian delivery to North Korea tests boundaries of UN sanctions
NK Pro uncovers deal for airlift of cobalt-60 by obscure logistics firm, prompting fears of misuse and sanctions evasion
July 11, 2025
Russia greenlights launch of Moscow-Pyongyang flight route for private airline
Nordwind Airlines will service the direct route twice a week, marking potential revival of commercial flights
July 10, 2025
Russia’s top diplomat to visit North Korea for three-day trip this weekend: KCNA
Moscow says foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will visit the DPRK for strategic dialogue with his counterpart
July 9, 2025
North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report
Rice, maize crops benefitted from ‘well-distributed’ rains, but below-average precipitation could harm key growth stages
July 9, 2025
Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
Foundations laid and structures rising in DPRK but no construction signs on Russian side as Kremlin replaces key figure
July 8, 2025
Additional North Korean troop deployment, Kim mourns in public and beachgoers
NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks doubts about 30K DPRK troops being sent to war and Russians heading to Wonsan Kalma
July 8, 2025
North Korean military athletes trade ‘friendly’ blows with Russian boxers
DPRK delegation is visiting Moscow for training, tournament and showed ‘no mercy’ in the ring according to Russian media
July 7, 2025
Laos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine
Like Pyongyang, Vientiane offering engineering unit and recovery aid to Russia, Kyiv says, warning of broader alignment
July 7, 2025
What to make of report that North Korea will send 30K more troops to Russia
Seoul says it cannot confirm CNN claims citing Ukraine, which experts assess is possible but requires more evidence
July 3, 2025
