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North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
State media report on four-day retreat focuses on ideological and economic problems, makes no mention of foreign policy
July 2, 2024
North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
While DPRK is yet to reveal agenda, focus likely on reviewing economic goals and could include talks on Russia summit
June 29, 2024
With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open
June 25, 2024
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions
Russia and North Korea could cooperate on SWIFT alternative and crypto, but expert sees little upside for DPRK
June 19, 2024
ROK opposition leader charged with orchestrating remittances to North Korea
Lee Jae-myung is accused of conspiring with officials to send $8M to the DPRK during his tenure as Gyeonggi governor
June 12, 2024
North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests
Satellite imagery shows road paving at Wonsan-Kalma resort and new work on arena, 4 years after original deadline
June 12, 2024
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine
June 6, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
