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DOJ announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for over 100 US firms

DOJ announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for over 100 US firms

US indicts DPRK workers and arrests American in coordinated actions to cut off funding for Pyongyang’s weapons program

DOJ announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for over 100 US firms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s grand arrival at big beach resort used yacht handed down from dad
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Kim Jong Un’s grand arrival at big beach resort used yacht handed down from dad

NK Pro analysis shows North Korean leader sailed to Wonsan Kalma aboard No. 999 yacht in effort to enhance royal image

Kim Jong Un’s grand arrival at big beach resort used yacht handed down from dad
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 1, 2025
North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
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North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists

New work at Samjiyon Airport comes after Kim Jong Un ordered project near mountain on China border

North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2025
Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties

Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties

Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging

Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2025
North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists

North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists

Kim Jong Un calls for opening ‘new era’ of tourism at ceremony over 7 years after construction started

North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20k tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2025
How unsustainable wildlife trade threatens North Korea’s biodiversity
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How unsustainable wildlife trade threatens North Korea’s biodiversity

Wild animals and plants serve as a valuable resource, but even official trade involves protected species

How unsustainable wildlife trade threatens North Korea’s biodiversity
Joshua Elves-Powell
Joshua Elves-Powell June 25, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
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Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery

NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2025
North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
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North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade

Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue

North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Dave Yin June 20, 2025
North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia

North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia

Nearly $1M in shipments drives surge in Russian food exports, as Moscow also restarts parcel deliveries to DPRK

North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2025
North Korea could reopen Rason to foreign tours in ‘near future’: Travel agency

North Korea could reopen Rason to foreign tours in ‘near future’: Travel agency

Policy reversal reportedly comes after Chinese groups visited and could include new rules barring content creators

North Korea could reopen Rason to foreign tours in ‘near future’: Travel agency
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 16, 2025
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