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Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Analysis

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Investigations

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers

NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 9, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Analysis

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy December 2, 2024
US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies
News

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

Designations appear aimed at curbing military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, while also blacklisting Chinese firm

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 2, 2024
Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares
Investigations

Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares

DPRK state media shows ‘SmoKings’ brothers are out of jail and selling production machinery at Pyongyang trade fair

Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 29, 2024
North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
State Media Review

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident

An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung November 29, 2024
Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report
News

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report

Investigation finds forcibly repatriated women work up to 20 hours daily and that output is disguised as ‘Made in China’

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer November 29, 2024
How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime
Features

How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime

Berlin embassy was at center of procurement efforts during Cold War, relying on tactics the DPRK still uses today

How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime
Daniel SalisburyDaniel Salisbury November 29, 2024
US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime
News

US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime

Panel finds Treasury overstepped authority with sanctions on Tornado Cash, drawing praise from privacy advocates

US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 27, 2024
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