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Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
Analysis

Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes

US and Russia still need to replace their own arms control treaty before they can address major differences on DPRK

Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal March 24, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
News

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 21, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
News

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations

DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 21, 2025
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Columns

Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza

DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US

Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov March 21, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
News

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade

Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 20, 2025
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
News

UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea

Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases

UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 19, 2025
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
North Korea News Podcast

How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks

NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang

How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Bryan BettsBryan Betts | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 18, 2025
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
News

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike

Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 14, 2025
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
Analysis

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’

DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 13, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
News

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 6, 2025