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North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2026

North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Top Siberian pork producer eyes North Korea’s meat market

Top Siberian pork producer eyes North Korea’s meat market

The Sibagro company from Tomsk says it wants to start exports to North Korea after a jump in pork sales to DPRK

Top Siberian pork producer eyes North Korea’s meat market
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 29, 2026
Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling

Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling

Manufacturer says new X-ray machines will improve detection of contraband amid growing commercial exchanges

Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 27, 2026
Siberian region sends 540 tons of wheat flour to North Korea

Siberian region sends 540 tons of wheat flour to North Korea

Shipment from Russia’s Kuzbass comes as DPRK authorities have promoted wheat consumption in recent years

Siberian region sends 540 tons of wheat flour to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 26, 2026
Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
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Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows

NK Pro analysis finds Poland, Austria and others brought in millions in goods despite DPRK support for Russia’s invasion

Multiple EU states reported imports of North Korean weapons in 2024, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 23, 2026
Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025
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Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025

Allies exchanged over $18 million in sanctioned goods, while DPRK’s rice imports hit multi-year high in December

Textiles and wigs reign supreme in North Korea-China trade in 2025
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 22, 2026
North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels

North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels

Bilateral exchanges total $2.79 billion after finishing on strongest month for trade since 2017

North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 20, 2026
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025

North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 2, 2026
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
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1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers

Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players

1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 31, 2025
Few sanctioned items appear in North Korea-China trade data despite smuggling
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Few sanctioned items appear in North Korea-China trade data despite smuggling

Beijing reports usual suspects of fabrics, soybean oil and hair led exchange in November, omitting sensitive goods

Few sanctioned items appear in North Korea-China trade data despite smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 22, 2025
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