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Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker
August 2, 2024
North Korean economy grows for first time in four years in 2023: Bank of Korea
New report from Seoul’s central bank finds economy surged 3.1% as the DPRK eased pandemic border controls
July 29, 2024
US offers $10M bounty for North Korean hacker tied to attacks on NASA, hospitals
State Department accuses Rim Jong Hyok of working for DPRK cyber group Andariel that targets military intel
July 26, 2024
North Koreans use VPNs, love Apple and stay up late to browse web: Report
Researchers find DPRK importing latest foreign tech despite sanctions, though some raise questions about methodology
July 26, 2024
Linked by Russia, North Korea and Belarus vow ‘new era’ of bilateral ties
Top diplomats discuss trade and cooperation in Pyongyang, as Moscow pushes economic blocs unaligned with the West
July 25, 2024
Russian and North Korean prosecutors sign deal on law enforcement cooperation
Expert says talks on combating crime may have included discussions on sanctions evasion and cyber operations
July 23, 2024
Belarus’ top diplomat to visit North Korea for first time on Tuesday
Trip by Maxim Ryzhenkov comes as DPRK bolsters ties with mutual ally Russia and Minsk eyes trilateral cooperation
July 23, 2024
North Korea’s economic dependence on China reached new heights in 2023: Report
KOTRA analysis finds China accounted for 98.3% of DPRK trade, but does not factor in illicit arms sales to Russia
July 22, 2024
Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation
Igor Krasnov expected to meet DPRK counterpart and sign cooperation deal as two countries expand ties beyond arms trade
July 22, 2024
Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues
Meanwhile, imports of construction materials in June may point to effort to renovate tourism facilities, expert says
July 22, 2024
