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New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date
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New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date

Apparent UAV is second to appear at key airbase this month, amid testing campaign to fulfill leader’s weapons goals

New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2023
Seoul sues North Korea for $35M for ‘illegally’ blowing up liaison office

Seoul sues North Korea for $35M for ‘illegally’ blowing up liaison office

Unification ministry says lawsuit over 2020 detonation marks first time South Korea has directly sued the North

Seoul sues North Korea for $35M for ‘illegally’ blowing up liaison office
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2023
North Korea uses sanctioned Russian exchange to launder $100M in stolen crypto
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North Korea uses sanctioned Russian exchange to launder $100M in stolen crypto

Expert says such designations can still play important role despite Lazarus Group’s use of Garantex and Sinbad

North Korea uses sanctioned Russian exchange to launder $100M in stolen crypto
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 14, 2023
North Korean hackers spoof ROK web portal to steal personal data: Spy agency

North Korean hackers spoof ROK web portal to steal personal data: Spy agency

Seoul warns South Koreans of sophisticated new phishing campaigns that impersonate Naver and Daum portals

North Korean hackers spoof ROK web portal to steal personal data: Spy agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 14, 2023
North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2023
China expanding prisons where North Korean escapees are held: Investigation
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China expanding prisons where North Korean escapees are held: Investigation

NK Pro identifies construction at 3 key border facilities, suggesting efforts to increase capacity to detain defectors

China expanding prisons where North Korean escapees are held: Investigation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 13, 2023
Seoul to pursue legal action over North Korea’s destruction of liaison office

Seoul to pursue legal action over North Korea’s destruction of liaison office

South Korea says it will announce measures before 3rd anniversary on Friday, when statute of limitations expires

Seoul to pursue legal action over North Korea’s destruction of liaison office
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 13, 2023
US, ROK nuke envoys hold talks on strengthening joint action against North Korea

US, ROK nuke envoys hold talks on strengthening joint action against North Korea

Meeting in Washington follows DPRK’s failed satellite launch and comes as allies boost efforts against cyber threats

US, ROK nuke envoys hold talks on strengthening joint action against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 13, 2023
Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows

Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows

Moscow has sent 67K barrels of refined oil to DPRK since December, as two sides boast of ‘heyday’ for bilateral ties

Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 12, 2023