Min Ju Yoo

From Allies to Frenemies? China’s Complex Web with Russia and North Korea

A recent analysis by experts suggests that the strengthened relationship between North Korea and Russia, often regarded as North Korea's blood ally, appears to...

UN Sanctions Stir Shipping Struggles for Russian Coal to China

A Russian company has once again circulated a ship-wanted notice in the shipping industry, seeking a vessel to transport coal from North Korea's Najin...

North Korea Celebrates 50 Years of Diplomacy with Laos Amid Local Harvest Success

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un exchanged congratulatory messages with the President of Laos on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two...

Is North Korea Prepping for a New Satellite Launch? Recent Excavations Suggest So

On June 24, Voice of America (VOA) reported that large-scale excavation was observed at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station. It was suggested that...

North Korea Returns to Olympics After Eight-Year Hiatus: What to Expect in Paris 2024

Notably, North Korea will participate in the Summer Olympics for the first time in eight years.

North Korea Focuses on Agricultural Strategies to Minimize Drought Damage

North Korea expressed concerns about the expanding drought conditions in certain regions. Rodong Sinmun reported on the 21st that since the nationwide rainfall on the 15th...

Under the Radar: How North Korea Continues to Skirt International Sanctions

North Korea has once again been caught in the act of illegal ship-to-ship transfers in its territorial waters. According to Voice of America (VOA) on...

Is North Korea No Longer Hungry? Rice Import Data Reveals a New Trend

North Korea's rice imports from China have significantly decreased in 2024. This could be due to an improvement in North Korea's food shortage or...

New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Uncovers Illicit North Korean Shipments

On June 12, Voice of America (VOA) reported that New Zealand Defense Forces detected four ship-to-ship transfers in its maritime surveillance activities against North...

North Korea Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Putin’s Arrival

As Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea is imminent, additional structures presumed to be stages have been spotted in Kim Il Sung...