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North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

DPRK ambassador blames ‘recession’ and geopolitical changes, as expert says Pyongyang increasingly looking inward

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 9, 2023
North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant
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North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant

BlueNoroff group’s recent MacOS focus suggests DPRK threat groups are directing efforts at specific systems, expert says

North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 9, 2023
North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report

North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report

Managers of restaurant in Vientiane reportedly assisted DPRK IT workers and were previously sanctioned by Seoul

North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 9, 2023
North Korea threatens South with ‘shower of shells’ over anti-regime leafleting

North Korea threatens South with ‘shower of shells’ over anti-regime leafleting

DPRK slams court decision to strike down anti-leaflet law, claiming ROK is using leaflets as ‘psychological warfare’

North Korea threatens South with ‘shower of shells’ over anti-regime leafleting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 8, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software

Seoul’s spy agency says some ROK companies have still not updated software, months after it issued first advisory

North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2023
G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2023
‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official

‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official

Foreign affairs head praises DPRK as ally that can strike America, but expert says remarks are ‘wishful thinking’

‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 7, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring

Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation

North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 7, 2023
UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals

UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals

Human Rights Committee calls for legal protections for defectors facing investigation to prevent forced repatriation

UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 7, 2023