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North Korea imported over 100,000 barrels of petroleum from Russia last year

North Korea imported over 100,000 barrels of petroleum from Russia last year

UN data shows huge uptick in Russia’s exports of refined petroleum, though volume still lags behind pre-pandemic levels

North Korea imported over 100,000 barrels of petroleum from Russia last year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 31, 2024
North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa

North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa

DPRK missions subject to spate of closures since last year which some experts say relates to lack of economic benefits

North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park January 30, 2024
Global anti-doping body ends restrictions on North Korea after over two years

Global anti-doping body ends restrictions on North Korea after over two years

Removal of DPRK from list of noncompliant countries clears way for its athletes to compete under own flag at Olympics

Global anti-doping body ends restrictions on North Korea after over two years
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2024
Chinese delegation arrives in North Korea after visit by vice foreign minister

Chinese delegation arrives in North Korea after visit by vice foreign minister

Group is in Pyongyang to celebrate North Korea-China Friendship Lunar New Year Festival for first time since 2020

Chinese delegation arrives in North Korea after visit by vice foreign minister
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 30, 2024
North Korea conducts third cruise missile test in last week: ROK military

North Korea conducts third cruise missile test in last week: ROK military

Spree of cruise missile tests from both coasts highlights development of nuclear capabilities targeting South Korea

North Korea conducts third cruise missile test in last week: ROK military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2024
Russia’s new ambassador to ROK denies any weapons trade with North Korea

Russia’s new ambassador to ROK denies any weapons trade with North Korea

Georgy Zinoviev also warned Seoul not to supply weapons to Kyiv if it wants to maintain ties with Moscow

Russia’s new ambassador to ROK denies any weapons trade with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 29, 2024
South Korea to develop drones for surveilling North Korea near sea border

South Korea to develop drones for surveilling North Korea near sea border

Five-year project comes as tensions near Northern Limit Line increase after scrapping of inter-Korean military deal

South Korea to develop drones for surveilling North Korea near sea border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park January 29, 2024
North Korea threatens ‘ruthless punishment’ after first-ever US-ROK cyber drills

North Korea threatens ‘ruthless punishment’ after first-ever US-ROK cyber drills

Pyongyang’s official news agency frames landmark exercise as part of US-led ‘war provocation moves’ to end Kim regime

North Korea threatens ‘ruthless punishment’ after first-ever US-ROK cyber drills
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 29, 2024
Chinese sportswear firm to supply North Korean national soccer teams’ uniforms

Chinese sportswear firm to supply North Korean national soccer teams’ uniforms

Expert says deal could fall into sanctions gray area depending on how Beijing classifies ‘recreational sports equipment’

Chinese sportswear firm to supply North Korean national soccer teams’ uniforms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear-powered submarine project, cruise missile test

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear-powered submarine project, cruise missile test

State media says new cruise missile launched from underwater but doesn't show submarine images

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear-powered submarine project, cruise missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2024
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