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Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data

Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data

Official statistics show 370 DPRK citizens entered country, an increase one expert tied to growing bilateral cooperation

Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Ifang Bremer October 27, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

ROK spy agency says DPRK copied app used by over 20 million, highlighting its sophisticated imitation tactics

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 26, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company

North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company

Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK

North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith October 26, 2023
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands

US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands

Large-scale maritime drill in Yellow Sea is ‘essential’ to address emerging threats, expert says

US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Lina Park October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement

US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement

Three countries say weapons deliveries increase ‘human toll’ of Ukraine war, after US released evidence of transactions

US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 26, 2023
US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans

US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans

Report finds that DPRK laborers illegally working in China continue to process seafood that ends up in US

US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans
Lina Park
Lina Park October 25, 2023
North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations

North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations

‘Surprising’ closure of mission to long-time ally reflects financial problems facing DPRK foreign ministry, expert says

North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy October 25, 2023
40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

Interviews with new arrivals suggest threat of repatriation is driving North Koreans in China to flee, expert says

40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 24, 2023
Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says

Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says

Shin Won-sik slams 2018 deal with North Korea for limiting live-fire drills during visit to island once shelled by DPRK

Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 24, 2023
North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months

North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months

Air Koryo plane landed in China on Tuesday, latest in series of flights since DPRK began to ease border controls

North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 24, 2023