Foreign Relations
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North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports
But exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties
US sanctions UAE-based Chinese nationals over North Korean crypto laundering
Two men and their front company designated for converting stolen cryptocurrency to cash to fund DPRK weapons programs
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic
Ox carts and smartphones: New video offers rare look at North Korean countryside
Footage captured by Russian tourist in October shows the steep challenges DPRK faces in developing rural areas
North Korean caught attempting to smuggle ‘Himalayan bear paws’ from Russia
Customs authorities say they found frozen animal parts in luggage of man flying from Vladivostok to Pyongyang
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage
North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk, martial law fallout and Russian trains
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses latest on DPRK troops and uncertainty about ROK aid to Ukraine after Yoon’s impeachment
US, EU and ROK sanction North Korean generals leading troops deployed to Russia
Coordinated designations of dozens of individuals and entities target DPRK-Russia military cooperation against Ukraine
Trump names foreign policy hawk as ‘special missions’ envoy covering North Korea
Richard Grenell’s appointment to new role responsible for multiple countries may signal waning US focus on DPRK issues
Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure
Arrival of charge d’affaires makes Nigeria only the second African nation with active diplomatic presence in Pyongyang
