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North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

Pyongyang accuses Washington of ‘trespassing’ with spy flights, slams plans to send nuclear missile submarine to ROK

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2023
North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

DPRK claims Tokyo’s plan ‘imperils’ human health and environment, after UN agency ruled it meets safety standards

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems
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North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems

Kimsuky threat group is utilizing Chrome Remote Desktop in new campaign, South Korean researchers say

North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 7, 2023
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
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North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal

NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships

North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 7, 2023
Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency

Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency

Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK

Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 6, 2023
South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats

South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats

Decision to procure jammers for military and government buildings follows failed interception of DPRK drones last year

South Korea to install anti-drone systems to defend against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 6, 2023
UN food program projects threefold rise in funding needs for aid to North Korea

UN food program projects threefold rise in funding needs for aid to North Korea

World Food Program says it plans to resume array of activities if DPRK reopens, estimating it needs $38M in second half

UN food program projects threefold rise in funding needs for aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 6, 2023
North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
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North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery

Air force and missile vehicle training points to large-scale event, as likely stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square

North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2023
Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation

Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation

Seoul cites strained inter-Korean ties for budgets cuts, after president called for overhaul of ministry

Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2023