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Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
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Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions

NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data

Nearly 40 North Korean firms still operating in Russia, defying global sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
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How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea

Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants

How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Artyom Lukin
Artyom Lukin | Pavel Cherkashin August 21, 2024
North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
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North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy

Changes to foreign investment law make it harder for outsiders to access DPRK economy through joint ventures

North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 5, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
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Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024

Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro
NK Pro August 2, 2024
Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2024
Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Choson Exchange plans to hold in-person workshop in sign of DPRK’s willingness to increase business engagement

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 31, 2024