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Ask a North Korean: What are working hours like in the DPRK?
The state frames labor as a form of war and gives workers little rest, wringing out everything it can from citizens
Second Russian travel agency joins rush to take tourists to North Korea
Plans for trips in early June come as DPRK pushes to boost tourism from Russia, while shutting out other countries
March 21, 2024
How North Korea can exploit Russian puppet states to operate in the shadows
Breakaway Georgian republics provide haven for sanctions evasion schemes as DPRK bolsters ties with Moscow, experts say
March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
March 1, 2024
Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling
Australian police arrested Jin Guanghua at US request for alleged role in raising cash for DPRK through tobacco sales
February 20, 2024
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home
February 12, 2024
Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort
February 9, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Does the DPRK have digital payment systems?
Services have cropped up for transferring money and making payments, but distrust in banks poses obstacles to their use
Kim Jong Un secretly visits new luxury mall in Pyongyang with China connections
Amid ‘communism’ revival, North Korea signals elite class remains priority and driver of sanctions evasion efforts
February 1, 2024
