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Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East

Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East

Authorities say they have launched criminal probe into accident in Jewish Autonomous Region

Six North Koreans killed after train hits vehicle in Russian Far East
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 27, 2026
No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong
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No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong

North Korean leader broke precedent by not meeting Xi, suggesting he increasingly needs China to achieve his goals

No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 26, 2026
North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip

North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip

Choe Son Hui and other top officials often carry expensive goods despite regime warnings against capitalist consumption

North Korean foreign minister totes $3.5K luxury handbag during China trip
David Choi
David Choi October 26, 2026
North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China
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North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China

Official trade data shows continued bilateral trade in sanctioned goods and in oil amid Iran war-related shortages

North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 20, 2026
Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales

Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales

Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang

Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2026
Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles

Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles

Justice Department says man sought to broker purchase of anti-aircraft missiles in violation of US sanctions

Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2026
EU sanctions North Korean, Russian targets for supporting DPRK weapons programs

EU sanctions North Korean, Russian targets for supporting DPRK weapons programs

Designations include DPRK missile official sent to help fight Ukraine and Russian firms accused of labor violations

EU sanctions North Korean, Russian targets for supporting DPRK weapons programs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 13, 2026
US nonprofit cleared to send medical equipment for North Korean children

US nonprofit cleared to send medical equipment for North Korean children

UN grants sanctions waver for $107K shipment of rehabilitation and therapeutic supplies to Rason hospital

US nonprofit cleared to send medical equipment for North Korean children
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 8, 2026
Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong

Leader’s sister calls offer of ‘shabby items’ an ‘insult’ and claims South falsely accused DPRK of medical shortages

Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 8, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 6, 2026