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Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows

Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows

Figure puts DPRK in top 10 for visa issuance as allies continue to ramp up military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 16, 2025
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report

Analysis by ROK think tank highlights DPRK’s windfall from providing troops and arms for war in Ukraine

North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war

Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 15, 2025
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea

Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2025
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site

Video aimed at quashing rumors of dog meat consumption shows laborers in Vladivostok in likely violation of sanctions

Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 14, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 14, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy

Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election

With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2025
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
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North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 11, 2025
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