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North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio
March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang
March 20, 2025
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
Three activists discuss how NGOs are struggling to stay alive after devastating US funding cuts
March 20, 2025
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine
March 19, 2025
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases
March 19, 2025
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
March 18, 2025
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
March 18, 2025
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
March 18, 2025
The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan
The DPRK demands Tokyo recognize Korean victims of US air raids, and there’s more than a grain of truth to its criticism
March 18, 2025
Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea
Experts say dismantling VOA and Radio Free Asia undercuts US goals, keeping uncensored info from reaching DPRK people
March 17, 2025
