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Front company for North Korean military set to export aphrodisiacs to Russia
Trade declarations show Russian firm seeks to bring in medicines from sanctioned Korea Sobaeksu United Corporation
December 4, 2025
Russia-North Korea talks likely focused on resources and energy, photos suggest
NK News identifies key Russian energy, resources and construction officials at recent bilateral commission meeting
December 4, 2025
North Korean firm eyeing construction of meat plant in Russia, officials say
Ragwon Corporation’s potential partnership with Kaluga region near Moscow would likely violate sanctions
December 3, 2025
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
December 3, 2025
How an emerging North Korean bond market could empower the masses to invest
Reported smartphone-based system may lower barriers to entry, but crackdowns on secondary trading risk reducing demand
December 1, 2025
North Korea embraces capitalist competition to avert mega resort boondoggle
Wonsan Kalma Tourism Zone Act, first law of its kind, details the regime’s strategy to ensure prestige project succeeds
November 12, 2025
North Korean firms behind dubious cure-all medicines register brands in Russia
UN-sanctioned pharmaceutical company is among firms looking to enter Russian market amid booming bilateral ties
November 12, 2025
How the UK fought to keep a North Korean shadow embassy out of London
Britain feared a DPRK push for IMO membership would give it a foothold to carry out smuggling and terrorism
November 10, 2025
Over a dozen Russian firms joined North Korea’s fall trade fair, down from 2024
NK Pro analysis shows Primorsky Krai companies led the way, joining participants from China, Mongolia and Switzerland
November 7, 2025
ROK imports of North Korean liquor raise sanctions, regulatory concerns
Experts say reported shipments are not prohibited under UN measures but still pose sanctions risks
November 4, 2025
