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Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv
Denis Pushilin’s network peddled gift weapons to Kim, Steven Seagal, Dmitry Medvedev and others, Ukraine says
April 30, 2026
Russian Far East plans to boost trade with North Korea: officials
Primorsky Krai bordering DPRK sets up a trade body to boost exchanges, while another region eyes more agricultural trade
April 30, 2026
South Korea’s navy to lead around 40 warships in large-scale RIMPAC exercise
Seoul’s deterrence capabilities against North Korea could be bolstered by the role, according to an expert
April 30, 2026
New Zealand flags 35 ‘vessels of interest’ in latest North Korea maritime patrol
The New Zealand military has routinely tracked North Korea's illicit maritime activities since 2018.
April 29, 2026
Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation
April 29, 2026
North Korean fishery officials tour Chinese company specializing in algae
The Chinese company produces food additives, cosmetic ingredients, health products and seaweed-based fertilizers
April 29, 2026
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
April 28, 2026
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms
April 28, 2026
Former ROK president urges Kim Jong Un to ‘sit down with Trump’ and talk it out
Moon Jae-in expressed hope that Trump exercises his ‘decisiveness and wisdom’ to resume talks
April 27, 2026
Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine
Russian defense chief awarded Orders of Courage to 10 DPRK soldiers, lauding their ‘steel character’ and devotion
April 27, 2026
