Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow
Visit by Andrei Belousov comes as DPRK sends weapons and troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine
Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April
Other officials confirm DPRK advisers are in Mariupol and its soldiers in Kursk, amid attention on scope of deployment
Report shows exchange twice exceeded UN cap in what expert called barter deal for weapons
Expert called admission significant as it marks first confirmation from insider that North Koreans have joined war
Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time
Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns
Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
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