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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft
Meeting discussed trends in DPRK cybercrime and how to curb its efforts to raise funds for weapons, allies say
North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says
Estimate is up from 7K containers in March and means DPRK may have sent 6M artillery shells for use against Ukraine
In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency
Registration with International Maritime Organization signals plans to show off vessels through port calls, expert says
North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years
Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power
Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic
Trip by pro-DPRK university in Tokyo marks step toward resuming regular ideological education for Chongryon members
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills
Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation
Yoon administration proposes 3.7% decrease in 2025 budget, but seeks more humanitarian funds in line with new policy
Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats
Proposed 3.6% increase would fund F-35A stealth fighters and Patriot missile upgrades for ‘three-axis’ defense system
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
