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Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report

Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report

DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties

Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 6, 2026
‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says

‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says

But reported remarks during ROK foreign minister’s visit to Washington downplay possibility of US-DPRK diplomacy

‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 6, 2026
North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems

North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems

Education ministry discusses localizing products for DPRK during Shenzhen trip, highlighting interest in AI cooperation

North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems
Jifan Li
Jifan Li February 4, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026

North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro February 3, 2026
Lawsuit alleges British American Tobacco funded North Korea-backed terrorism

Lawsuit alleges British American Tobacco funded North Korea-backed terrorism

Complaint in US court accuses firm of indirectly supporting attacks by Iran and Hezbollah through its DPRK joint venture

Lawsuit alleges British American Tobacco funded North Korea-backed terrorism
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 2, 2026
High-profile North Korean hacker group split into three distinct units: Report
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High-profile North Korean hacker group split into three distinct units: Report

Researchers say subgroups of Labyrinth Chollima pursue crypto and espionage groups under unified strategy

High-profile North Korean hacker group split into three distinct units: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2026
North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
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North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January

Only one suspected Russian ship visited DPRK’s Rason to pick up cargo, possibly due to ice at a Far East port

North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 30, 2026
New Iranian ambassador to North Korea assumes post after 5 year vacancy

New Iranian ambassador to North Korea assumes post after 5 year vacancy

Envoy’s arrival signals renewed momentum in bilateral ties as the DPRK and Iran pursue closer alignment with Russia

New Iranian ambassador to North Korea assumes post after 5 year vacancy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 29, 2026
Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
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Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows

NK Pro analysis finds Poland, Austria and others brought in millions in goods despite DPRK support for Russia’s invasion

Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 23, 2026
Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025
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Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025

Allies exchanged over $18 million in sanctioned goods, while DPRK’s rice imports hit multi-year high in December

Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 22, 2026
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