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New North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, serving up fried chicken and kimchi
Early reviews report DPRK staff work at eatery despite sanctions, even demanding to see customers’ passports
Kim Jong Un and sister sport favorite luxury watch, bag during China trip
Siblings flex with IWC Schaffhausen and Lady Dior goods even as North Korea preaches against capitalist culture
Pro-Putin pop star Shaman says he’ll perform in North Korea again this year
Russian singer’s remarks follow concert in Pyongyang that he said gave a ‘spirit of freedom’ to his DPRK audience
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
Russian Duma chief, pro-Putin singer Shaman land in North Korea for festivities
Russian officials, artists set to take part in celebrations for 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan
Russian firm tees off new tour to North Korea’s only 18-hole golf course
Tour company aims to drive interest with new itinerary offering a shot at DPRK’s secluded lakeside golf resort
Russian entries to North Korea hit 14-year high as Moscow withholds DPRK data
Nearly 3,000 Russians visited in Q2 according to authorities who also omitted DPRK entries for first time in 15 years
Moscow–Pyongyang flight hailed as milestone, but empty seats raise doubts
Conflicting Russian state media reports on passenger numbers fuel questions over new route’s real purpose
Progress visible on Russia–North Korea bridge as platform appears on Tumen River
Satellite imagery shows new foundation taking shape on Russian side, but expert questions infrastructure readiness
North Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025













