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Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties
Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged
May 9, 2024
Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says
May 7, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military
May 6, 2024
North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers
May 3, 2024
Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340
Sojin Lim discusses the DPRK’s compliance with some international standards and disregard for others
May 1, 2024
UN sanctions monitors conclude North Korean ballistic missile struck Ukraine
Three members of Panel of Experts share findings on Jan. 2 attack after visiting Ukraine to inspect debris
May 1, 2024
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics
April 29, 2024
Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade
Expert says shipyard likely violated sanctions and could face punitive actions after Russian ship Angara moored there
April 26, 2024
North Korean agricultural and forestry delegations to visit Russia
Expert describes uptick in contact between two sides as Moscow’s bid to repay Pyongyang for weapons supplies
April 22, 2024
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers
April 22, 2024
