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Brazil’s first ambassador to North Korea in a decade takes up post in Pyongyang

Brazil’s first ambassador to North Korea in a decade takes up post in Pyongyang

Ambassador Ricardo Primo Portugal pays a visit to the Chinese ambassador as North Korea welcomes wave of new diplomats

Brazil’s first ambassador to North Korea in a decade takes up post in Pyongyang
Veronica Hou November 5, 2026
North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026

North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro November 3, 2026
North Korean coal officials tour Chinese mining firm amid modernization drive

North Korean coal officials tour Chinese mining firm amid modernization drive

Visit to smart-mining company suggests Pyongyang seeks China’s help after making coal industry a top priority

North Korean coal officials tour Chinese mining firm amid modernization drive
Veronica Hou November 2, 2026
Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort

Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort

Promotional post states first tour set for Friday, though tourism insider expresses skepticism trips will take place

Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort
Veronica Hou October 29, 2026
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report

Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report

Investigators traced a complex network of Russian firms and DPRK entities using student visas to bring in workers

Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 29, 2026
North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees

North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees

Locals appear to run booths for firms from across Asia, while a DPRK company is promoting a new foldable smartphone

North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 28, 2026
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea

Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea

Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline

Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Veronica Hou October 26, 2026
High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
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High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital

Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership

High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Veronica Hou October 23, 2026
North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

Visit appears to signal DPRK interest in using AI tools for film and video, with two sides exploring cooperation

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents
Veronica Hou October 20, 2026
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Veronica Hou October 16, 2026
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