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Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair
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Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair

NK Pro finds nearly 100 DPRK firms participated in first event in 6 years, including likely sanctioned joint ventures

Every company that joined North Korea’s not-so-international spring trade fair
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 21, 2025
North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
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North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade

Expert says fruit shipments likely for elite, as China outsources production of wigs, watches and clothes

North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 21, 2025
North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair
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North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair

First smartphone by Sujongchon boasts AI image editor and voice controls but appears to crib from Chinese models

North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

Total exchange reaches nearly $222.1M, a 15% on-year increase despite DPRK’s focus on cooperation with Russia

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2025
Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
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Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy

Seoul could push to revive DPRK engagement, perhaps with China’s help, but faces growing US pressure to confront Beijing

Navigating uncertainty: How Lee Jae-myung could overhaul North Korea policy
Hans Horan
Hans Horan May 19, 2025
New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
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New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report

US cybersecurity firm says obscure center marks ‘decisive evolution’ as DPRK blurs lines between different threats

New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
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Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair

An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more

Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 16, 2025
North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto

North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto

DPRK cybercriminals’ reliance on Chinese-language service Xinbi highlights growth of gray markets that dwarf darknet

North Korea uses shady online market registered in US to launder stolen crypto
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 15, 2025
North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
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North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening

Analysis of satellite imagery reveals road expansion and heavy vehicle activity, alongside unusual railway demolition

North Korea puts finishing touches on Wonsan Kalma resort ahead of June opening
Fred Lee May 14, 2025
How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages
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How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages

Public sector salaries have skyrocketed in recent years as Pyongyang looks to revive state economy and suppress markets

How North Korea has clawed back control over the economy by hiking state wages
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov May 13, 2025
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