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Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Korea’s forgotten UK insurer
Anton Sokolin unpacks the DPRK’s expanding Russia ties, European pressure and KNIC’s legal history
September 9, 2026
How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics
Experts say road bridge may aid military exchanges while reinforcing Pyongyang’s leverage between Moscow and Beijing
September 8, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Ruling gives Justice Department partial win in effort to seize nearly $8 million linked to DPRK laundering scheme
September 7, 2026
Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media
Russian and DPRK prime ministers set to join the ceremony remotely, 1.5 years after construction began
September 7, 2026
Why would the EU want to sanction a children’s camp in North Korea?
Experts question the practical impact but warn the move could put North Korea and Europe on a new collision course
September 4, 2026
Russia, North Korea to name car bridge after Soviet hero who saved Kim Il Sung
Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin didn’t provide specifics, only saying the bridge will be launched soon
September 3, 2026
ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine
The US representative stopped short of criticizing the two allies, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow
September 2, 2026
Russia adds $6 million in canopies to North Korea border project as costs soar
New procurement records add millions more to budget that has nearly doubled, as Moscow targets early September opening
September 1, 2026
Giant Russia-DPRK mural divides Vladivostok as artist embraces controversy
Vasily Shershon says criticism and death threats will not deter his military-themed work
September 1, 2026
Russia is calling on North Korea for more powerful ballistic missiles: Kyiv
Ukrainian intelligence says Moscow is seeking KN-30 nuclear-capable missiles with capacity to carry 4.5-ton warheads
August 28, 2026
