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Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?

Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?

By Troy Stangarone
After Russia ended the U.N. Panel of Experts, a group of U.S. allies has created their own alternative. But with China and Russia showing little interest in cooperating, progress will be difficult.

North Korea Closes Russia’s Anti-Tank Missile Gap With Ukraine 

North Korea Closes Russia’s Anti-Tank Missile Gap With Ukraine 

By A. B. Abrams
The Bulsae-4 provides an analogue to the U.S.-supplied Javelin.
Russia-Ukraine War Provides New Opportunities For North Korea’s Tank Industry

Russia-Ukraine War Provides New Opportunities For North Korea’s Tank Industry

By A. B. Abrams
Russia’s tank shortages could see North Korea emerge as a supplier of armor to the country – and beyond.

Why North Korea’s Military Partnership With Russia Is Here to Stay

Why North Korea’s Military Partnership With Russia Is Here to Stay

By Elena Guido and Eric Siyi Zhang
For North Korea’s military-industrial complex, collaboration with Russia creates a self-perpetuating cycle.

Legal Barriers to the North Korea-Russia Arms Trade – and the Loophole That Could Allow it to Expand 

Legal Barriers to the North Korea-Russia Arms Trade – and the Loophole That Could Allow it to Expand 

By A. B. Abrams
The significant benefits that both Russia and North Korea have to gain by expanding their arms trade provides strong incentives to explore means of circumventing the U.N. sanctions regime. 

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

By Associated Press
A trip to Pyongyang by Sergey Lavrov continues the flurry of North Korea-Russia exchanges.

What Do North Korea and Russia Want From Each Other?

What Do North Korea and Russia Want From Each Other?

By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
Kim Jong Un is in Russia, his first foreign destination since the pandemic started. What will be on the agenda when he meets with Putin?
North Korea Ramps up Arms Sales to Russia, Iran, Syria, and Others

North Korea Ramps up Arms Sales to Russia, Iran, Syria, and Others

By Seulkee Jang
Pyongyang is selling older weapons in its existing stocks to overseas customers as it replaces the Korean People’s Army’s stockpiles with new weapons.

Will Russia Commit to North Korea Connections?

Will Russia Commit to North Korea Connections?

By Grant W. Turner
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow and Pyongyang have bolstered trade, energy, and security cooperation. Will Russia commit to the infrastructure links necessary to cement that trend?

Why Is North Korea Supporting Russia on Ukraine?

Why Is North Korea Supporting Russia on Ukraine?

By Mitch Shin
In her latest statement, Kim Yo Jong blamed the United States for “escalating the war” by sending tanks to Ukraine.  

Is North Korea Producing Munitions for Export to Russia?

Is North Korea Producing Munitions for Export to Russia?

By Seulkee Jang
A recent order called on factories to produce a variety of shells, including grenades, rockets, and anti-aircraft shells, while forgoing preparations for long-term storage.
North Korea Denies Sending Arms to Russia Amid Ukraine War

North Korea Denies Sending Arms to Russia Amid Ukraine War

By Kim Tong-Hyung
“We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will not plan to export them,” state media quoted a North Korean official as saying.

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