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Russian visits to North Korea hit all-time high in Q3 on back of surging tourism
But Moscow again hides data on DPRK entries into Russia, possibly to conceal Pyongyang's labor exports
November 7, 2025
North Korea’s shiny new hospital finally opens to patients after years of delays
An in-depth analysis of praise for Pyongyang General Hospital, ruling party's plenum plans and a top official’s funeral
November 7, 2025
With FIFA and Counter-Strike, a North Korean cafe levels up gaming for the elite
Photos of a glitzy new arcade reveal state-of-the-art PCs and US military-themed games, despite strict cultural controls
November 6, 2025
Maarten Jongsma: Growing potatoes, and partnerships, in North Korea
Dutch researcher shares his experience helping North Koreans fight crop disease and strengthen food security
November 6, 2025
Russian military brass visit North Korea amid signs of prep for troop dispatch
Moscow’s deputy defense minister is leading delegation featuring officials from army, navy and aerospace forces
November 6, 2025
North Korea says US should ‘not expect’ dialogue due to latest sanctions
DPRK foreign ministry official vows 'patience' in face of Washington's 'hostile' pressure
November 6, 2025
North Korea is preparing for potential summit with US, Seoul’s spy agency says
NIS tells lawmakers a Kim-Trump meeting is highly likely after March, DPRK getting ready to send more troops to Russia
November 5, 2025
US aircraft carrier sails into ROK port as allies pledge to deter North Korea
Deployment of US carrier strike group follows high-level alliance talks and marks second such visit this year
November 5, 2025
How North Korea impacted the APEC summit from afar
The NK News team unpacks Trump’s visit to Korea, Lee Jae-myung’s diplomacy and how Pyongyang responded
November 4, 2025
Kim Yong Nam, North Korea’s former nominal head of state, dies at 97
As head of rubber-stamp parliament, Kim represented the regime on world stage for decades, avoiding frequent purges
November 4, 2025
