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Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
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Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties

DPRK-Russia drone cooperation highlights Pyongyang’s quest for advanced tech and Moscow’s need for mass-produced UAVs

Beyond the battlefield: How drone cooperation deepens North Korea-Russia ties
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
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Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas

State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway

Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2025
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
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How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future

Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy

How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 14, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

North Korea slammed Trump’s plans to relocate Palestinians, seeing them as proof of US imperial ambitions

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 12, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
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Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows

NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
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North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network

NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
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North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington

Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes

North Korea deepens Belarus relations but keeps focus on Moscow and Washington
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal February 6, 2025
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
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North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base

Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2025
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