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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
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