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Regional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan
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Regional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan

Kim Jong Un shifted focus from heavy industry and farming at Party Congress, while projecting nonchalance over sanctions

Regional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan
Peter Ward
Peter Ward February 27, 2026
New Zealand sanctions North Korean military firms, targeting support for Russia

New Zealand sanctions North Korean military firms, targeting support for Russia

New measures designate two companies and a facilitator tied to DPRK munitions industry

New Zealand sanctions North Korean military firms, targeting support for Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 25, 2026
Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties

Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties

South Korea condemns Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and military cooperation with Pyongyang in response to display

Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 23, 2026
North Korean ships appear to conduct ‘odd’ fuel transfer in waters off Japan
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North Korean ships appear to conduct ‘odd’ fuel transfer in waters off Japan

Tokyo didn’t take action against vessels that entered its EEZ, despite recently seizing Chinese fishing boat

North Korean ships appear to conduct ‘odd’ fuel transfer in waters off Japan
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 20, 2026
Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers

Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers

US says Oleksandr Didenko helped DPRK operatives infiltrate 40 companies, using identities stolen from Americans

Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2026
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
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What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties

Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line

What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 18, 2026
Decades of data trace China’s dramatic retreat from North Korea denuclearization
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Decades of data trace China’s dramatic retreat from North Korea denuclearization

Mentions of DPRK weapons at ministry briefings have cratered since 2017, as China learns to live with a nuclear neighbor

Decades of data trace China’s dramatic retreat from North Korea denuclearization
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2026
11 Russian construction firms send flowers for ex-North Korean leader’s birthday

11 Russian construction firms send flowers for ex-North Korean leader’s birthday

Tributes to Kim Jong Il point to companies’ involvement in expanding scheme to import DPRK labor

11 Russian construction firms send flowers for ex-North Korean leader’s birthday
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 16, 2026
North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia

North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia

Intelligence report warns DPRK agents also target Europe and seek sensitive military and nuclear tech

North Korean diplomats actively spying on close allies China, Russia: Estonia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2026
Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity

Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity

Top diplomat says Moscow opposes new UN sanctions on DPRK but will struggle to roll back existing measures

Russia’s Lavrov calls North Korea’s nukes the key to its prosperity
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 12, 2026
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