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Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error
September 4, 2024
North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean
Russian-speaking teachers will participate in initiative for local youth, despite possible sanctions violations
September 3, 2024
Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data
September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid
August 30, 2024
Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month
Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets
August 30, 2024
North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years
Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power
August 28, 2024
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang
August 28, 2024
North Korea’s new suicide drones, and Russian students in Pyongyang
NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons inspection, language exchange and food security after floods
August 27, 2024
Russian government VIP plane makes unannounced trip to North Korea
Flight may have transported trade delegation, while expert says uptick in air traffic points to ‘sensitive’ exchanges
August 26, 2024
North Korean farmland suffered ‘minimal’ damage from floods, USDA finds
Research predicts limited impact on crop production despite heavy rains, which expert calls relief for food security
August 26, 2024
