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Russian, North Korean media ink deal on ‘objective coverage’ of bilateral ties
Agreements on mass media cooperation point to efforts to align messaging amid deepening cooperation over Ukraine war
November 12, 2025
North Korean firms behind dubious cure-all medicines register brands in Russia
UN-sanctioned pharmaceutical company is among firms looking to enter Russian market amid booming bilateral ties
November 12, 2025
Black smoke rises over Pyongyang as large fire burns down building: Imagery
Apparent factory or warehouse reduced to ashes by Nov. 2 blaze in North Korean capital, near iconic Ryugyong Hotel
November 10, 2025
What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade
Marco Maggi shares impressions of the ‘clean, modern’ capital and why the DPRK is worth visiting despite tight controls
October 22, 2025
North Korean weightlifters get star treatment after record-breaking performance
DPRK athletes win five golds at World Championships in Norway, continuing dominant run since return to global stage
October 15, 2025
ROK issues flood alert after North Korea releases water from upstream dam
Authorities say water levels rose to dangerous heights following DPRK’s unannounced discharge into Imjin River
October 15, 2025
New North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, serving up fried chicken and kimchi
Early reviews report DPRK staff work at eatery despite sanctions, even demanding to see customers’ passports
September 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un and sister sport favorite luxury watch, bag during China trip
Siblings flex with IWC Schaffhausen and Lady Dior goods even as North Korea preaches against capitalist culture
September 4, 2025
Pro-Putin pop star Shaman says he’ll perform in North Korea again this year
Russian singer’s remarks follow concert in Pyongyang that he said gave a ‘spirit of freedom’ to his DPRK audience
August 21, 2025
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
August 18, 2025
