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North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
Three companies include one tied to DPRK military as countries boost commercial ties despite sanctions
January 2, 2025
North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come
DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade
January 1, 2025
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return
January 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements
North Korean leader appears with daughter at event, after year-end plenum revealed few specifics about 2025 plans
January 1, 2025
Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025
Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world
January 1, 2025
The status of North Korea’s foreign community, five years after pandemic began
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the countries and NGOs that have returned and why Pyongyang is playing favorites
December 31, 2024
12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
Data and maps show how Moscow dominated DPRK agenda in 2024, from arms for Ukraine war and delegations to missile tests
December 31, 2024
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s plenum call for ‘most hardline’ posture toward US
North Korea avoided clear policy statements at year-end meeting, betraying wariness ahead of Trump return
December 30, 2024
How Jimmy Carter helped prevent a devastating war with North Korea
Former US president showed how to cool tensions, but his peace drives risked undermining incumbent administrations
December 30, 2024
North Korea adopts ‘most hardline’ stance against US ahead of Trump presidency
Kim Jong Un links policy to nuclear weapons while also naming new second-in-command at annual year-end plenum
December 29, 2024
