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EU sanctions North Korean general for role in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Measure designates Cha Yong Bom, citing his deployment to Russia and participation in joint military operations
October 24, 2025
North Korea’s cyber army funds nuclear arms with $2.8B in stolen crypto: MSMT
11 countries accuse DPRK cyber ops of ‘systematically’ violating sanctions, stating program rivals China and Russia
October 23, 2025
Fabrics, oil and sanctioned goods drive North Korea-China trade to record highs
Official data records largely traditional mix of trade items last month, alongside sedan, forklifts and sports equipment
October 20, 2025
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
October 20, 2025
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
October 17, 2025
US takes ‘final’ steps to cut off Cambodian firm aiding North Korean cybercrime
New rule barring Huione Group from financial system part of broader action against cybercrime and trafficking in region
October 15, 2025
How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties
October 13, 2025
North Korean tech company registers office for ‘market research’ in Vladivostok
Firm likely affiliated with Red Star Technology Exchange Company is first DPRK entity to set up shop in Russia this year
October 7, 2025
Australia deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea’s maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa to track Pyongyang’s sanctions evasion through ship-to-ship transfers
October 7, 2025
Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ heralds hardline shift to countering North Korea
Sanae Takaichi has pushed militarization and downplayed WWII atrocities, setting up potential clashes with both Koreas
October 6, 2025
