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Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares
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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 Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 29, 2024
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2024
How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
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How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos

Recent breaches show how hacking helps DPRK workers get jobs, in turn providing access for future attacks

How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 19, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 30, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 3, 2024
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
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Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data

Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods

Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 2, 2024
Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling

Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling

Australia hands over Jin Guanghua to stand trial for allegedly raking in $700M for DPRK using US banks

Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 1, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
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North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US

Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders

North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 

Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 

‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion

Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions 
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 6, 2024
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