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More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
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More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military

An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 18, 2024
Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 17, 2024
US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations

US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations

Eight other nations also joined Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team following dissolution of UN Panel of Experts

US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2024
Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2024
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
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North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns

Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments

North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2024
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
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Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade

Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine

Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 10, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 3, 2024
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
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Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data

Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods

Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 2, 2024
Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling

Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling

Australia hands over Jin Guanghua to stand trial for allegedly raking in $700M for DPRK using US banks

Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 1, 2024
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