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Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
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Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme

Suspicious activity near Nakhodka points to operation to conceal illicit shipments, as bigger vessels visit Far East

Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 5, 2026
North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026

North Korea in October 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro November 3, 2026
North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China
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North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China

Official trade data shows continued bilateral trade in sanctioned goods and in oil amid Iran war-related shortages

North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 20, 2026
North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data

North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data

Monthly total marks highest since April and comes amid push to boost cooperation following Xi-Kim summit

North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 19, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026

North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK Pro October 2, 2026
Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
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Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge

Experts expect the long-delayed bridge to bring economic gains to China and North Korea, as they forge ties with Russia

Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 1, 2026
North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
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North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data

Trade reversed a three-month downward trend, marking an uptick due to leisure goods, human hair and wig trade

North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Veronica Hou September 21, 2026
Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media

Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media

Russian and DPRK prime ministers set to join the ceremony remotely, 1.5 years after construction began

Russia, North Korea open their first car bridge in ceremony: state media
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2026
Russia adds $6 million in canopies to North Korea border project as costs soar

Russia adds $6 million in canopies to North Korea border project as costs soar

New procurement records add millions more to budget that has nearly doubled, as Moscow targets early September opening

Russia adds $6 million in canopies to North Korea border project as costs soar
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 1, 2026
North Korea to supply luxury anti-aging cosmetics to Russia: records

North Korea to supply luxury anti-aging cosmetics to Russia: records

Korea Cosmetics Trading Company from Sinuiju teamed up with a small Moscow firm to ship ginseng-based creams to Russia

North Korea to supply luxury anti-aging cosmetics to Russia: records
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 27, 2026
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