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Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
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Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine

Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development

Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Fred Lee May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 22, 2025
Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’

Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’

Parliamentary resolution calls for international community to recognize DPRK military support for Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 22, 2025
Trump should reorient US policy toward stable coexistence with North Korea

Trump should reorient US policy toward stable coexistence with North Korea

The status quo of denuclearization through pressure has failed to cow Pyongyang, whose nukes now pose unacceptable risks

Trump should reorient US policy toward stable coexistence with North Korea
Frank Aum
Frank Aum May 21, 2025
North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
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North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade

Expert says fruit shipments likely for elite, as China outsources production of wigs, watches and clothes

North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 21, 2025
North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties

North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties

Heads of 10 DPRK schools to attend forum in Vladivostok, while envoy says high-level exchanges likely later this year

North Korean university delegation visits Russia to discuss ways to boost ties
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill May 20, 2025
North Korea’s army training ‘revolution,’ military drills and Ukraine-DPRK trade
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North Korea’s army training ‘revolution,’ military drills and Ukraine-DPRK trade

NK News’ Bryan Betts talks special forces, tank and air force exercises, Kim Jong Un’s tribute to his mentor and more

North Korea’s army training ‘revolution,’ military drills and Ukraine-DPRK trade
North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties

Total exchange reaches nearly $222.1M, a 15% on-year increase despite DPRK’s focus on cooperation with Russia

North Korea-China trade holds strong in April in sign of stable economic ties
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2025
North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
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North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage

DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away

North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 16, 2025
New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
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New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report

US cybersecurity firm says obscure center marks ‘decisive evolution’ as DPRK blurs lines between different threats

New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 16, 2025
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