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July 16, 2024

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South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

Seoul says ‘mutual assistance’ pledge between Moscow and Pyongyang is 'serious concern' and pledges response

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
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Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs

Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang

Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2024
In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions
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In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions

Russia and North Korea could cooperate on SWIFT alternative and crypto, but expert sees little upside for DPRK

In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 19, 2024
Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 17, 2024
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit

G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit

Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine

G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 17, 2024
Chinese jets harassed Dutch warship on North Korea sanctions patrol: Netherlands

Chinese jets harassed Dutch warship on North Korea sanctions patrol: Netherlands

Beijing disputes claim that jets created ‘unsafe situation,’ accusing ship of pretending to monitor UN sanctions

Chinese jets harassed Dutch warship on North Korea sanctions patrol: Netherlands
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 11, 2024
Legal hurdles to board ships hinder North Korea sanctions enforcement: officials

Legal hurdles to board ships hinder North Korea sanctions enforcement: officials

ROK, EU officials stress the need for greater cooperation to enforce sanctions on DPRK trading vessels funding regime

Legal hurdles to board ships hinder North Korea sanctions enforcement: officials
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 6, 2024
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South

Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South

Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine

Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 6, 2024
Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years
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Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years

Vessel’s visit to Rason port appears to mark first known coal transshipment under joint project since before pandemic

Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 4, 2024