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North Korea-China trade slumps in first half as Pyongyang focuses on Russia
Exchange declines to $970M in first six months, though expert says too soon to tell if China is expressing displeasure
July 18, 2024
North Korean cybercriminals posing as employers to spread new MacOS malware
Researcher says new phishing campaign cloned website for video call app to trick jobseekers into infecting themselves
July 17, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
July 16, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination
July 15, 2024
Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
Deliveries are first via border bridge since 2021, following Russian firm’s restart of coal transshipment through Rason
July 12, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case
July 12, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact
July 9, 2024
Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine
July 8, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers
July 4, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media
July 2, 2024
