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North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years
Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power
Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic
Trip by pro-DPRK university in Tokyo marks step toward resuming regular ideological education for Chongryon members
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang
How North Korea’s new suicide drones could menace the South, with or without AI
DPRK likely ripped off foreign designs for drones, which could help boost arms sales and provide platform for AI testing
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show
North Korea’s new suicide drones, and Russian students in Pyongyang
NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons inspection, language exchange and food security after floods
Russian government VIP plane makes unannounced trip to North Korea
Flight may have transported trade delegation, while expert says uptick in air traffic points to ‘sensitive’ exchanges
US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack
Allies to conduct Ssangyong amphibious exercise through Sept. 7, while kicking off three-day air drills above Yellow Sea
Argentina arrests Russian for laundering crypto stolen by North Korea
Suspect reportedly helped conceal proceeds of $100M heist, showcasing DPRK’s strong ties to global laundering networks
Russian students from elite university arrive in North Korea for exchange
Exchange marks first in four years for Russians and highlights deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, says expert