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How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Analysis

How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime

Newly revealed text outlines controls on not only sensitive military items but even seemingly harmless consumer goods

How secret North Korean customs rules lay bare a bizarre trade regime
Peter WardPeter Ward April 28, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
North Korea News Podcast

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News April 22, 2025
Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest
News

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest

Social media posts show alleged DPRK laborers at warehouse in possible sanctions breach, though company denies claims

Russia’s answer to Amazon employing hundreds of North Koreans, videos suggest
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’
News

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’

Opening for third phase of capital’s Hwasong project timed to major holiday as Kim links himself to grandfather’s legacy

Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Analysis

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Analysis

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
News

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Analysis

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 4, 2025
North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’
News

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

Alongside growing global footprint, North Korea’s army of tech workers have turned to extortion of former employers

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 2, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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