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How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
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How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation

Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds

How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 3, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?

Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?

Former overseas worker recounts regime’s orders to follow strict COVID rules and threats to treat violators as traitors

Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Jin Ju-dong July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
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Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro
NK Pro July 3, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 2, 2024
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert

In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts

Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting

US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting

DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency

US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 1, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms

EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms

Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 1, 2024
Restricted access: How North Korea could work with Russia to curtail internet
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Restricted access: How North Korea could work with Russia to curtail internet

Experts say allies could set up shadow internet and jointly develop AI tools as they target West’s dominance of the web

Restricted access: How North Korea could work with Russia to curtail internet
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 1, 2024
North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting

North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting

While DPRK is yet to reveal agenda, focus likely on reviewing economic goals and could include talks on Russia summit 

North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 29, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals

Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang

South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 28, 2024
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