North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years



News North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power Anton Sokolin August 28, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An Orlov Trotter is loaded onto a train bound for North Korea on Aug. 25, 2024. \| Image: Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision Russia has exported two dozen rare purebred horses to North Korea, local authorities announced Tuesday, the first such shipment of the prized breed in nearly two years in what one expert called a possible payment for DPRK arms. Primorsky Krai’s regional veterinary customs agency stated in a press release that 24 Orlov Trotters — 19 stallions and five mares — departed for North Korea on Sunday via the Khasan railway checkpoint after undergoing quarantine in the Vladimir region in western Russia. Russia has exported two dozen rare purebred horses to North Korea, local authorities announced Tuesday, the first such shipment of the prized breed in nearly two years in what one expert called a possible payment for DPRK arms. Primorsky Krai’s regional veterinary customs agency stated in a press release that 24 Orlov Trotters — 19 stallions and five mares — departed for North Korea on Sunday via the Khasan railway checkpoint after undergoing quarantine in the Vladimir region in western Russia. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years

Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power

Anton Sokolin August 28, 2024

North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years

An Orlov Trotter is loaded onto a train bound for North Korea on Aug. 25, 2024. | Image: Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision

Russia has exported two dozen rare purebred horses to North Korea, local authorities announced Tuesday, the first such shipment of the prized breed in nearly two years in what one expert called a possible payment for DPRK arms.

Primorsky Krai’s regional veterinary customs agency stated in a press release that 24 Orlov Trotters — 19 stallions and five mares — departed for North Korea on Sunday via the Khasan railway checkpoint after undergoing quarantine in the Vladimir region in western Russia.

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