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Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
State Media Review

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2025
North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto
News

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

North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 15, 2025
North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
Analysis

North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening

Analysis of satellite imagery reveals road expansion and heavy vehicle activity, alongside unusual railway demolition

North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
Fred Lee May 14, 2025
How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages
Columns

How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages

Public sector salaries have skyrocketed in recent years as Pyongyang looks to revive state economy and suppress markets

How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov May 13, 2025
North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
News

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 8, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean firm eyes expansion into Russia’s diamond capital
News

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

Sanctioned North Korean firm eyes expansion into Russia’s diamond capital
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 7, 2025
North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban
News

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

North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says
News

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

North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media
News

Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media

Delegation led by deputy PM is expected to discuss trade and commercial exchanges during meeting of economic commission

Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 6, 2025
North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
News

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

North Korea cancels foreigners’ visas a week before international trade fair
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 6, 2025