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December 03, 2024

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Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2024
Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
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Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port

Experts say Kum Ya may have engaged in ship-to-ship transfers and is likely delivering illicit cargo

Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 14, 2024
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
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How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea

DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid

How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
C. Yoonhee Ryder
C. Yoonhee Ryder | Kee B. Park March 12, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
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Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart

Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 1, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
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Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro
NK Pro March 1, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
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Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold

Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues

Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
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Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port

Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 28, 2024
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
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North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters

Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer

North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 16, 2024
North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 2, 2024
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