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North Korean buyer purchased helicopter from Russia in 2019: US court documents
Delivery to DPRK would likely be sanctions violation, though expert says low cost suggests it was civilian aircraft
November 2, 2023
North Korea to rotate senior diplomats at several key embassies: Sources
London and New York are among missions where new arrivals will replace staff for first time since before pandemic
November 1, 2023
North Korea to close embassy in Spain due to sanctions: Spanish political party
Mission reportedly cites difficulties developing bilateral ties as DPRK moves to shutter embassies around the world
November 1, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
November 1, 2023
New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says
Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles
October 31, 2023
North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
Move follows closure of Uganda embassy and as media report DPRK to shutter over a dozen missions due to financial issues
October 30, 2023
North Korea’s forgotten missile stockpile is old, but far from obsolete
Experts say DPRK has amassed hundreds of archaic missiles that could still play a role in future inter-Korean conflict
October 27, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK
October 26, 2023
What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
Moscow has an array of options to pay back the DPRK, from tourism and food aid to assistance that breaches UN sanctions
October 24, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly
October 13, 2023
