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Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to import luxury Maybach, Lexus SUVs despite sanctions

Kim Jong Un appears to import luxury Maybach, Lexus SUVs despite sanctions

Analysis of state media shows vehicle priced at upwards of $175K in North Korean leader’s entourage during recent event

Kim Jong Un appears to import luxury Maybach, Lexus SUVs despite sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 28, 2023
Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
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Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme

DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off

Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 27, 2023
Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia

Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia

Mangyongbong-92 docks in Wonsan after rare trip to DPRK’s Rason sparked speculation it could operate on routes to Russia

Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

State media says North Korean leader lauds self-reliance while casting ballot in local elections in Hamhung

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 23, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
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North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia

Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports

North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 21, 2023
North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows

North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows

Chinese data shows slight decline in exports and imports, while Russia-DPRK trade reportedly sits at just $28M for year

North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2023
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 17, 2023
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