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Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows

Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows

Moscow has sent 67K barrels of refined oil to DPRK since December, as two sides boast of ‘heyday’ for bilateral ties

Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 12, 2023
South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris

South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris

Chinese warships not interfering with ROK efforts to salvage wreckage of failed satellite launch, Seoul says

South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May

Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 12, 2023
North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
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North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery

Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons

North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
China and ROK competing to recover North Korean rocket debris, data suggests

China and ROK competing to recover North Korean rocket debris, data suggests

Ship records show uptick in Chinese patrols in Yellow Sea, as source says Beijing may seek to retrieve wreckage for DPRK

China and ROK competing to recover North Korean rocket debris, data suggests
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 9, 2023
Seoul calls on North Korea to accept body of man found dead near border

Seoul calls on North Korea to accept body of man found dead near border

Officials say man was carrying DPRK train ticket but not narcotics as first reported, planning handover for next week

Seoul calls on North Korea to accept body of man found dead near border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 9, 2023
North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 9, 2023
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering

Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver June 9, 2023