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North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
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North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage

DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away

North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 16, 2025
North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge

Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties

North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 30, 2025
Seoul sanctions vessel, individuals for illegal trade of North Korean goods

Seoul sanctions vessel, individuals for illegal trade of North Korean goods

Authorities say unflagged ‘Sunrise 1’ transported 5,020 tons of North Korean iron ore in violation of UN sanctions

Seoul sanctions vessel, individuals for illegal trade of North Korean goods
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2025
ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

Cargo ship was seized by Busan Coast Guard after falsely reporting its whereabouts and traveling to Wonsan Port

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim April 8, 2025
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests

Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests

Expert says Koksan self-propelled guns and 240mm MLRS will likely enter combat in southern Ukraine

Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2025
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’

DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 13, 2025
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
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North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand

DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war

North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2025
DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
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DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity

Transfers via Rason saw downturn compared to same period year prior as uptick this month comes amid warning from Kyiv

DPRK arms shipments to Russia slow in early 2025 but Feb. sees renewed activity
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
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12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers

Data and maps show how Moscow dominated DPRK agenda in 2024, from arms for Ukraine war and delegations to missile tests

12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 31, 2024
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