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March 01, 2025
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North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region

Chambers of commerce for Pyongyang and Russian region repelling Ukraine incursion agree to expand economic cooperation

Business associations for North Korea’s capital city and the Russian region of Kursk have sealed a deal on expanding economic cooperation, as DPRK soldiers fight alongside Russia forces to repel Ukraine’s incursion into the territory.

The Pyongyang and Kursk chambers of commerce (COC) reached the agreement to boost “bilateral economic ties and expand opportunities for businesses” on Thursday, the Kursk-based organization said in a statement.

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