May 08, 2024
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Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
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Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages

Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says

Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 7, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
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North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex

Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military

North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
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Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung May 6, 2024
North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor
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North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor

US-led proposals to replace Panel of Experts will lead to ‘self-destruction,’ Pyongyang warns

North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 6, 2024
US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Upcoming book by Kristi Noem will be edited to remove false claim amid questions about whether she confused two Koreas

US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Alannah HillAlannah Hill May 6, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
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North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Joe SmithJoe Smith May 6, 2024
The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor
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The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor

Appeals court finds no direct evidence shipbuilders profited from human trafficking of DPRK workers at Polish shipyards

The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer May 6, 2024
North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns
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North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns

Advisory says Kimsuky is taking advantage of weak email verification settings to pass off phishing emails as legitimate

North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 4, 2024
China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
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China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
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North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap

Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers

North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 3, 2024
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