Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Moscow–Pyongyang flight hailed as milestone, but empty seats raise doubts
Conflicting Russian state media reports on passenger numbers fuel questions over new route’s real purpose
August 6, 2025
North Korea has curtailed GPS jamming since Lee Jae-myung took office: Seoul
Science ministry official reports ‘significant’ drop in jamming cases that have allegedly endangered flights, ships
July 29, 2025
Russian official gifts baby lion to Pyongyang zoo, artwork to Kim Jong Un
Ecology minister joins talks with North Korean counterparts on economic ties after launch of new commercial air route
July 29, 2025
Russian military jet makes quick stop in North Korea en route from Moscow
Purpose of visit is unclear, though plane may have transported military officials amid uptick in Russian flights to DPRK
July 28, 2025
Russian airline revives Moscow-Pyongyang route with first flight in decades
Nordwind Airlines jet lands in North Korea with DPRK passengers, Russian minister amid growing bilateral exchanges
July 28, 2025
North Korean website posts schedules for train to Beijing, flight to Shanghai
Listings suggest return of routes suspended during pandemic, though travel industry insider calls resumption ‘fake news’
July 16, 2025
Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure
Il-62M has made frequent trips to DPRK and has transported top Russian officials in the past
July 14, 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
North Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2025
July 2, 2025
