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North Korea bans smoking while driving, jaywalking, walking pets without collar
State TV report on revisions to traffic law may reflect growing problems from boom in private car ownership
May 26, 2026
Bus carrying 30 North Koreans crashes in western Russia: Reports
Local media identify passengers as DPRK nationals, while police avoid mentioning country of origin
May 26, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea
May 25, 2026
South Korean soccer team loses to North Korea 2-1 on home turf
North Korean club’s decisive 2 goals secured its place in upcoming final against Japanese team
May 20, 2026
North Korean ginseng wonder drug set to reenter Russia: records
Kumdang-5, a ‘panacea’ drug that is claimed to cure cancer, is often found on Russian marketplaces like Ozon
May 15, 2026
Russian travelers to North Korea fall to 2-year low in first quarter
Official data shows just over 1,000 Russians entered DPRK in Q1, down from nearly 2,500 who visited in previous quarter
May 14, 2026
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
May 11, 2026
Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert
Footage shows DPRK officials, workers enjoying corporate events in Russia, in latest evidence of illicit hiring schemes
May 4, 2026
Russian, North Korean trade unions ink cooperation deal in Pyongyang
Agreement comes as the DPRK sends large numbers of laborers to work at Russian companies
April 15, 2026
North Korea lets Russians run in Pyongyang despite cancelling marathon
Trip highlights DPRK’s special treatment for Russian visitors as it continues to snub other tourists
April 14, 2026
