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North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims
Official says North Koreans wouldn’t agree to $700 salary, so he opted to hire workers from Africa instead
July 13, 2026
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
July 10, 2026
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack
July 10, 2026
Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery
Agriculture giant Rusagro planning export of frozen pork as Ural entrepreneurs visited Pyongyang for business talks
July 9, 2026
North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty
North Korea’s premier will travel to China for a two-day visit starting Friday to mark the 65th anniversary of treaty
July 9, 2026
Lee calls on Mongolia to play greater role in spurring dialogue with North Korea
Mongolia has long maintained ties with both Koreas, offering a neutral venue for DPRK engagement
July 9, 2026
South Korea, Ukraine agree to respect North Korean prisoners’ wishes on release
The pair of North Korean POWs captured in Kursk previously expressed their desire to defect
July 9, 2026
Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding North Korea’s DMZ fortifications
Competing interpretations and political narratives have muddied the understanding of DPRK activity
July 8, 2026
Lee asks for NATO’s support in halting North Korea’s weapons pursuit
NATO’s secretary-general expressed hope for continued consultations and said he would explore ways to assist
July 8, 2026
North Korea’s new destroyers, China border trade and Seoul’s coexistence dilemma
Colin Zwirko talks naval push and smuggling routes, while Gabriela Bernal explores lessons from Serbia and Kosovo
July 8, 2026
