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State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more
October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Three countries say weapons deliveries increase ‘human toll’ of Ukraine war, after US released evidence of transactions
October 26, 2023
North Korean trains in alleged Russia arms deal pass through key weapons hub
Satellite images reveal route of trains carrying distinctive cargo to Rason, highlighting factories that may be involved
October 25, 2023
Korean Americans’ messages to long-lost relatives in North Korea – Ep. 312
Paul Kyumin Lee of Divided Families USA discusses a project to create a registry of divided families in America
October 25, 2023
North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations
‘Surprising’ closure of mission to long-time ally reflects financial problems facing DPRK foreign ministry, expert says
October 25, 2023
North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months
Air Koryo plane landed in China on Tuesday, latest in series of flights since DPRK began to ease border controls
October 24, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation
October 23, 2023
US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings
American B-52H nuclear bomber joins exercise off Korea’s southern coast aimed at deterring Pyongyang
October 23, 2023
How the UN could help address China’s forced repatriation of North Koreans
The General Assembly has avoided calling out Beijing, but there may be diplomatic solutions to the human rights crisis
October 23, 2023
How Russia used lookalike ships to conceal suspected North Korea arms trade
Vessel tied to weapons deals rendezvoused with doppelganger, in likely shell game tactic to throw off sanctions monitors
October 20, 2023
