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North Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April

North Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April

In latest inspections, Kim Jong Un also vows to meet ‘growing’ material demands at new car dealership and pet shop

North Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2026
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes

Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes

NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages

Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2026
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026

North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2026
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
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North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery

Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said

North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2026
US soldier, two accomplices sentenced for aiding North Korean IT schemes

US soldier, two accomplices sentenced for aiding North Korean IT schemes

DOJ says defendants gave ‘keys to the kingdom’ to DPRK workers, helping them raise raise $1.3M for weapons programs

US soldier, two accomplices sentenced for aiding North Korean IT schemes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 23, 2026
North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas

North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas

DPRK’s request to Far East export center suggests it is feeling the pinch of Iran war oil shocks

North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2026
‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US

‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US

Ukraine war deployments, cybercrime and renewed China ties have all strengthened Pyongyang’s position, intel report says

‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 19, 2026
North Korean trade with China dips in first two months of 2026

North Korean trade with China dips in first two months of 2026

Bilateral exchanges register on-year growth in January and February but fall from record high in December

North Korean trade with China dips in first two months of 2026
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 18, 2026
North Korean hackers linked to theft from crypto gift card service

North Korean hackers linked to theft from crypto gift card service

Bitrefill says DPRK actors drained online wallets and accessed 18,500 records containing customers’ personal data

North Korean hackers linked to theft from crypto gift card service
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 18, 2026
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