North Korea secure labor deal in Nigeria

North Korea secure labor deal in Nigeria

North Korean business deals with countries on the African continent is well documented and extensive. Pyongyang Papers has conducted several…
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Nam Un Gyong heading back to the DPRK

Nam Un Gyong heading back to the DPRK

Pyongyang Papers has continued its recent investigations into the illicit money-making schemes of North Korean individual Nam Un Gyong and…
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DPRK continues to build presence in Zambia

DPRK continues to build presence in Zambia

Pyongyang Papers has been investigating more North Korean sanctions breaking activity aimed at making money in Africa. According to the…
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Nam Un Gyong and new beginnings in China

Nam Un Gyong and new beginnings in China

Pyongyang Papers recently reported on a restaurant called the Blue Flower located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is run by…
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Is the Blue Flower Restaurant extinct?

Is the Blue Flower Restaurant extinct?

Despite UNSCR 2397 which prohibits North Korean citizens from working abroad, it is widely known that there is an extensive…
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Labor deals continue between North Korea & Russia

Labor deals continue between North Korea & Russia

The DPRK are well known for their dishonest, provocative and non-conforming nature. So its comes as no surprise that when…
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DPRK officials ignite oil deal between Russia and China

DPRK officials ignite oil deal between Russia and China

North Korean officials based overseas continue to break UN sanctions by brokering and facilitating deals, earning commision, so they can…
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Chinese company agree $7 million coal contract with North Korea

Chinese company agree $7 million coal contract with North Korea

As Pyongyang Papers have previously reported, North Korea exporting coal new. As UN Security Council Resolution 2371 states: “The DPRK…
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DPRK providing weapons to Wagner in Africa?

DPRK providing weapons to Wagner in Africa?

Opportunity – A situation or occasion which makes it possible to do something that you want. This definition perfectly sums…
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Russia still fueling DPRK with labor contracts

Russia still fueling DPRK with labor contracts

North Korea citizens working overseas is banned under UN sanction resolution 2397 and all workers should have been repatriated by…
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