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Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month
Imagery shows Lady R cargo ship at center of alleged arms operation delivered cargo from Rason to Vostochny this week
March 15, 2024
Shady North Korean freighter tied to sanctions evasion visits Russian coal port
Experts say Kum Ya may have engaged in ship-to-ship transfers and is likely delivering illicit cargo
March 14, 2024
Putin says North Korea doesn’t need Russian nukes, downplaying cooperation
Russian leader adds that Moscow doesn’t seek DPRK soldiers to fight in Ukraine, amid allegations of arms transfers
March 13, 2024
Sanctioned Russian plane linked to military makes unusual detour to North Korea
Expert raises concerns that Moscow may be using commercial freighter to conceal arms transfers from DPRK for Ukraine war
March 13, 2024
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid
March 12, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month
March 11, 2024
US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK
March 8, 2024
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions
March 8, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to boost food production and marriages, ski resort promotions and more
March 7, 2024
What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332
Former UN resident coordinator Frode Mauring discusses dealing with the DPRK during the pandemic and what comes next
March 6, 2024
