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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
Russian Duma chief, pro-Putin singer Shaman land in North Korea for festivities
Russian officials, artists set to take part in celebrations for 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan
August 14, 2025
Russian firm tees off new tour to North Korea’s only 18-hole golf course
Tour company aims to drive interest with new itinerary offering a shot at DPRK’s secluded lakeside golf resort
August 8, 2025
Russian entries to North Korea hit 14-year high as Moscow withholds DPRK data
Nearly 3,000 Russians visited in Q2 according to authorities who also omitted DPRK entries for first time in 15 years
August 7, 2025
Moscow–Pyongyang flight hailed as milestone, but empty seats raise doubts
Conflicting Russian state media reports on passenger numbers fuel questions over new route’s real purpose
August 6, 2025
