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Russia says it exported beer, tobacco to North Korea for first time in 2025
Pork shipments also rose sixfold to $3.6 million last year in the latest sign of growing economic ties
February 12, 2026
North Korean brewery appears to rebrand signature beer for export to China
Expert says Rason company behind Pado Beer frequently changes product names to avoid getting flagged for sanctions
February 12, 2026
Seoul laments ‘self-inflicted’ closure of joint industrial park with North Korea
Unification Ministry voices ‘deep regret’ over ROK’s failure to restart Kaesong complex, 10 years after its suspension
February 10, 2026
Record number of Russians visited North Korea in 2025, official data shows
Moscow says nearly 10K made trip amid surge in tourism and diplomacy, even as it hides entries by DPRK nationals
February 9, 2026
Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties
February 6, 2026
North Korean livestock delegation tours Chinese cattle operation
Visit highlights Pyongyang’s push to modernize agriculture with Chinese tech, as it looks to improve food security
February 5, 2026
North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems
Education ministry discusses localizing products for DPRK during Shenzhen trip, highlighting interest in AI cooperation
February 4, 2026
Epstein was ‘very’ interested in North Korea business prospects, emails show
New files show convicted sex offender exchanged news about the DPRK and discussed the regime
February 3, 2026
Top Siberian pork producer eyes North Korea’s meat market
The Sibagro company from Tomsk says it wants to start exports to North Korea after a jump in pork sales to DPRK
January 29, 2026
Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass
Tatarstan breeder says he gifted stallion to Kim and reportedly supplied over 20 horses to DPRK as of 2025
January 29, 2026
