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North Korea, Russia speed up work on border bridge ahead of June deadline
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North Korea, Russia speed up work on border bridge ahead of June deadline

NK Pro finds checkpoint on Russia side will cost nearly $173M, four times more than originally expected

North Korea, Russia speed up work on border bridge ahead of June deadline
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 19, 2026
How North Korea’s cutting-edge sanctions evasion became a model for other states
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How North Korea’s cutting-edge sanctions evasion became a model for other states

Integrating traditional tactics with crypto tools has produced a resilient system copied by Russia, Iran and more

How North Korea’s cutting-edge sanctions evasion became a model for other states
Dawson Law
Dawson Law January 19, 2026
Seoul seeks to streamline import rules for North Korea food products

Seoul seeks to streamline import rules for North Korea food products

Change aims to prepare for possible renewal of inter-Korean trade after reported customs issue with liquor shipment

Seoul seeks to streamline import rules for North Korea food products
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 16, 2026
Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
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Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown

Researcher says the real threat is Moscow’s support for IT workers, who now finance DPRK arms shipments for Ukraine war

Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 14, 2026
US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime

US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime

Presentation comes 3 months after release of second report by Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team

US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2026
North Korea builds 2nd private car dealership, gaming center in elite district

North Korea builds 2nd private car dealership, gaming center in elite district

Kim Jong Un vows to provide modern amenities nationwide during inspection of skyscraper projects in Pyongyang

North Korea builds 2nd private car dealership, gaming center in elite district
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 12, 2026
North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture
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North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture

A recap of everything in state media this week, from labor mobilization in the new year to Kim Jong Un’s birthday

North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
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North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump

NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine

North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects mega greenhouse farm for 7th time ahead of Party Congress

Kim Jong Un inspects mega greenhouse farm for 7th time ahead of Party Congress

North Korean leader praises soldier-workers at Sinuiju complex as authorities race to finish key economic projects

Kim Jong Un inspects mega greenhouse farm for 7th time ahead of Party Congress
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 5, 2026
North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
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North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025

An in-depth analysis of leadership worship, New Year’s celebrations, irrigation improvements and an education app

North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 2, 2026
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