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North Korea-Russia bridge and Seoul’s call for military readiness against DPRK
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North Korea-Russia bridge and Seoul’s call for military readiness against DPRK

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks dubious links to vehicle bridge project and concerns of South Korea’s acting president

North Korea-Russia bridge and Seoul’s call for military readiness against DPRK
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 28, 2025
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

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 Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 21, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
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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 Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2025
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year

North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year

Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018

North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 18, 2025
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals

North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals

Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region

North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 18, 2025
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
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What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push

‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities

What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2025
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
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North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan

Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’

North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2025
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
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North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand

DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war

North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 3, 2025