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North Korea confirms recalling its UK ambassador after a month in post

North Korea confirms recalling its UK ambassador after a month in post

The sudden departure follows UK’s ‘heinous unethical politically-motivated’ sanctions on children’s camp, embassy says

North Korea confirms recalling its UK ambassador after a month in post
Dutch warship completes mission to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion

Dutch warship completes mission to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion

Frigate carried out surveillance off Japan in June, ahead of participation in multilateral naval drills near Hawaii

Dutch warship completes mission to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 16, 2026
US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea

US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea

Expert says dual-use medical and lab equipment could support DPRK’s nuclear and chemical weapons programs

US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 15, 2026
Jeju’s aid shipment to North Korea puts a shadowy broker back in the spotlight

Jeju’s aid shipment to North Korea puts a shadowy broker back in the spotlight

Despite a string of controversies, Ri Ho Nam has been at the heart of inter-Korean business deals for decades

Jeju’s aid shipment to North Korea puts a shadowy broker back in the spotlight
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 11, 2026
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties

What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties

Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same

What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
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The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say

Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes

The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 9, 2026
North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker

North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker

DPRK reportedly disguised fuel as of Russian origin to facilitate shipments to China in violation of sanctions

North Korea illegally exported 1.5M tons of coal last year: ROK lawmaker
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 9, 2026
Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port

Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port

Expert accuses India of breaching sanctions by allowing Maia-1 to berth after Russian naval escort

Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 4, 2026
North Korea eyes Belarusian tractors despite sanctions on imports

North Korea eyes Belarusian tractors despite sanctions on imports

DPRK officials tour Minsk factory of sanctioned machinery manufacturer, amid push to expand bilateral ties

North Korea eyes Belarusian tractors despite sanctions on imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 4, 2026
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