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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
South Korea has recovered wreckage of North Korean spy satellite, Seoul says

South Korea has recovered wreckage of North Korean spy satellite, Seoul says

ROK military assesses that Malligyong-1 has ‘no efficacy for military use’

South Korea has recovered wreckage of North Korean spy satellite, Seoul says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 5, 2023
Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack

Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack

Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May

Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 4, 2023
North Korean hackers deploy new malware variant with MacOS users in crosshairs
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North Korean hackers deploy new malware variant with MacOS users in crosshairs

Malware targeting Apple operating system continues DPRK hackers’ campaign against cryptocurrency companies

North Korean hackers deploy new malware variant with MacOS users in crosshairs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 4, 2023
Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection

Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection

DPRK earlier ruled out visits by South Koreans following reports Hyundai sought to hold memorial at Mount Kumgang

Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 3, 2023
North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media

North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media

Experts say online competitions allow DPRK to hone skills that can be used in both positive applications and cyber crime

North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 3, 2023
Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea

Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea

Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime

Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 3, 2023
Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency

Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency

South Korean president says ministry should seek unification based on ‘liberal democratic order,’ calling for overhaul

Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2023
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise

North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise

State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change

North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2023
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog

Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog

North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions

Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 30, 2023