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October 11, 2024

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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights

NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover

North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2024
Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2024
UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

In report, Antonio Guterres endorses ‘non-traditional justice pathways’ citing increasing repression of basic freedoms

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month

Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month

Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets

Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas

North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas

State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns

North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 30, 2024
North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
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North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery

New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear

North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2024
US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

Meeting discussed trends in DPRK cybercrime and how to curb its efforts to raise funds for weapons, allies say

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 29, 2024