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North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 30, 2025
How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
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How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime

Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods

How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 28, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
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North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest

Social media posts show alleged DPRK laborers at warehouse in possible sanctions breach, though company denies claims

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’

Opening for third phase of capital’s Hwasong project timed to major holiday as Kim links himself to grandfather’s legacy

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
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Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2025
North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

Alongside growing global footprint, North Korea’s army of tech workers have turned to extortion of former employers

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 2, 2025
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