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US, EU and ROK sanction North Korean generals leading troops deployed to Russia

US, EU and ROK sanction North Korean generals leading troops deployed to Russia

Coordinated designations of dozens of individuals and entities target DPRK-Russia military cooperation against Ukraine

US, EU and ROK sanction North Korean generals leading troops deployed to Russia
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts | Ifang Bremer December 17, 2024
Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure

Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure

Arrival of charge d’affaires makes Nigeria only the second African nation with active diplomatic presence in Pyongyang

Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 16, 2024
US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs

US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs

FBI offers $5M reward for further information, alleging they worked for DPRK-controlled firms using fake identities

US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 13, 2024
Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats

Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats

ROK leader says he was motivated by DPRK cyberattack on election body and accuses opposition of ‘siding’ with Pyongyang

Yoon defends martial law, doubling down on claims of North Korea threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 12, 2024
Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
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Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers

NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 9, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024

North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro December 3, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle

Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue

Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 2, 2024
US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

Designations appear aimed at curbing military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, while also blacklisting Chinese firm

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 2, 2024
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
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