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Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
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Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port

Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls

Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 26, 2025
New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions

Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable

New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill June 19, 2025
North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia

North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia

Nearly $1M in shipments drives surge in Russian food exports, as Moscow also restarts parcel deliveries to DPRK

North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2025
Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
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Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine

Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development

Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Fred Lee May 23, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny

North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny

State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation

North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy

Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month

Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media

‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media

Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely

‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 22, 2025
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
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