Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Treasury also designated one individual in sanctions targeting North Korea’s WMD program and Moscow’s war in Ukraine
Another aircraft arrived in Pyongyang Friday amid increasing flights by Russian government and military planes
The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media
Uptick implies economic relations between pair are improving but nominal value suggests overall stagnation says expert
Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says
Command and control aircraft is one of just two in Moscow’s fleet and carried defense minister earlier this year
Expert says appearance of missile manufactured this year shows DPRK’s willingness to deliver weapons to Moscow on demand
Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders
Russia confirms drone strike near Ukrainian border, but expert cautions that it’s difficult to verify Kyiv’s claim
Flamingo Redtours reportedly hopes to take visitors in early 2025, while Russia plans tenfold increase in DPRK tourism
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