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Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling
Australian police arrested Jin Guanghua at US request for alleged role in raising cash for DPRK through tobacco sales
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer
North Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators
Company behind device told NK News DPRK may have acquired it via secondary market as expert voices sanctions concerns
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home
Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort
