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How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds
July 3, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Former overseas worker recounts regime’s orders to follow strict COVID rules and threats to treat violators as traitors
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media
July 2, 2024
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts
July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency
July 1, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
July 1, 2024
Restricted access: How North Korea could work with Russia to curtail internet
Experts say allies could set up shadow internet and jointly develop AI tools as they target West’s dominance of the web
July 1, 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
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang
June 28, 2024
