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Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
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Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban

Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang

Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Maiko Takeuchi
Maiko Takeuchi June 30, 2023
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say

North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say

Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday

North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 30, 2023
Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam

Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam

Request comes as DPRK authorities warn of heavy rain in border areas following start of monsoon season

Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts June 30, 2023
China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts

China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts

Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities

China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 29, 2023
Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
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Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho

Satellite imagery shows three DPRK ships side-by-side, in what expert calls possible attempt to conceal energy imports

Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 29, 2023
Yoon names professor who called for DPRK regime change as unification minister

Yoon names professor who called for DPRK regime change as unification minister

Kim Yung-ho pledges to create plan for unification with North Korea based on ‘liberal democratic order’

Yoon names professor who called for DPRK regime change as unification minister
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 29, 2023
North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
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North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette

State media shows Amnok-class warship for first time, underlining low priority of conventional navy vessels

North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 28, 2023
Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program

Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program

Foreign ministry says designation of Choi Chon Gon is first against former South Korean citizen

Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 28, 2023
New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting

New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting

State media reveals five violent and vulgar propaganda posters as DPRK riles up citizens against ‘main enemies’

New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2023
North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows

North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows

Expert says DPRK should be able to produce steel for warships if needed, as country moves to upgrade outdated fleet

North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2023