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North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April
Ukrainian military denies report that North Korean troops have entered Kharkiv
Other officials confirm DPRK advisers are in Mariupol and its soldiers in Kursk, amid attention on scope of deployment
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
Report shows exchange twice exceeded UN cap in what expert called barter deal for weapons
Russian general says North Korean troops are fighting on frontlines in Ukraine
Expert called admission significant as it marks first confirmation from insider that North Koreans have joined war
North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time
North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine
Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments
What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties
Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world