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North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair
First smartphone by Sujongchon boasts AI image editor and voice controls but appears to crib from Chinese models
May 20, 2025
North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto
DPRK cybercriminals’ reliance on Chinese-language service Xinbi highlights growth of gray markets that dwarf darknet
May 15, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean firm eyes expansion into Russia’s diamond capital
Songi Trading General Corporation, designated for illegal coal exports, now targeting construction projects in Yakutia
May 7, 2025
North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban
Exclusion stands out amid flourishing bilateral ties and leaves international expo without any international firms
May 7, 2025
North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says
DPRK and Chinese contractors referred for investigation after allegedly working for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
May 7, 2025
North Korea-linked restaurant reopens in Mongolia after yearslong closure
Revamped and renamed, the eatery located in Ulaanbaatar is likely in violation of UN sanctions due to DPRK employees
May 6, 2025
North Korea test missiles from new warship, and ROK presidential race heats up
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the DPRK’s newest naval weapons, plus a border city’s plans to export beer to Russia
May 6, 2025
North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
Last-minute decision casts doubts on DPRK’s readiness to reopen, just as it was set to hold first expo in six years
May 6, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
North Korean firms lay groundwork to sell sanctioned textiles, boilers in Russia
Patent records show two companies applied for brand protections in latest DPRK effort to export to neighboring market
May 2, 2025
