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North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 4, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 23, 2023
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 16, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

ROK spy agency says DPRK copied app used by over 20 million, highlighting its sophisticated imitation tactics

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 26, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company

North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company

Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK

North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith October 26, 2023
What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
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What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine

Moscow has an array of options to pay back the DPRK, from tourism and food aid to assistance that breaches UN sanctions

What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 24, 2023
A centerpiece of Kim Jong Un’s reforms survives push to reassert state control
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A centerpiece of Kim Jong Un’s reforms survives push to reassert state control

Analysis suggests North Korea has not yet abandoned earlier reforms, even as it has reigned in order contract system

A centerpiece of Kim Jong Un’s reforms survives push to reassert state control
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 17, 2023
Sanctions-busting North Korean factory operating in China, evidence suggests
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Sanctions-busting North Korean factory operating in China, evidence suggests

NK Pro identifies DPRK propaganda at Chinese economic zone, which has seen flurry of activity as COVID controls ease

Sanctions-busting North Korean factory operating in China, evidence suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 4, 2023
A North Korean ministry returns from dead, and what it means for farming reform
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A North Korean ministry returns from dead, and what it means for farming reform

DPRK revealed new policies that could incentivize farmers to boost crop output, while also reinforcing state control

A North Korean ministry returns from dead, and what it means for farming reform
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 3, 2023
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