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Specialist news on DPRK issues exclusive to the NK Pro website.
North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports
But exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties
December 19, 2024
US sanctions UAE-based Chinese nationals over North Korean crypto laundering
Two men and their front company designated for converting stolen cryptocurrency to cash to fund DPRK weapons programs
December 18, 2024
South Korea to hold military drill on countering small North Korean drones
Exercise will focus on detecting and intercepting UAVs, as DPRK pushes to mass-produce suicide models
December 18, 2024
North Korean caught attempting to smuggle ‘Himalayan bear paws’ from Russia
Customs authorities say they found frozen animal parts in luggage of man flying from Vladivostok to Pyongyang
December 17, 2024
US, EU and ROK sanction North Korean generals leading troops deployed to Russia
Coordinated designations of dozens of individuals and entities target DPRK-Russia military cooperation against Ukraine
December 17, 2024
Russia mutilating faces of North Korean troops to conceal deaths, Zelensky says
Ukrainian leader posts video purporting to show Russia burning corpses, as US confirms DPRK soldiers killed in Kursk
December 17, 2024
North Korea reports on Yoon’s impeachment two days after National Assembly vote
Expert says relatively quick coverage likely reflects effort to get ahead of news before it spreads inside country
December 16, 2024
‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv
Ukraine military releases footage allegedly documenting clashes amid signs Russia is using DPRK soldiers in bigger roles
December 16, 2024
Trump names foreign policy hawk as ‘special missions’ envoy covering North Korea
Richard Grenell’s appointment to new role responsible for multiple countries may signal waning US focus on DPRK issues
December 16, 2024
Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure
Arrival of charge d’affaires makes Nigeria only the second African nation with active diplomatic presence in Pyongyang
December 16, 2024
