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Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 10, 2024
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead

But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2024
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
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North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report

Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals were ‘most prolific,’ despite on-year dropoff to some $600M in stolen assets

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2024
Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire

Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire

Decision to suspend ‘non-hostility zone’ in Yellow Sea marks South Korea’s latest rollback of inter-Korean military deal

Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim, who was accompanied by his daughter, previously called poultry industry backward and in dire need of upgrades

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills

Seoul dismisses claim about firing on Saturday as ‘psychological warfare,’ says Pyongyang conducted more drills Sunday

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 7, 2024
North Korea fires more than 60 rounds of artillery near Northern Limit Line: JCS

North Korea fires more than 60 rounds of artillery near Northern Limit Line: JCS

Seoul says firing into maritime zone where ‘hostility is prohibited’ threatens peace on peninsula

North Korea fires more than 60 rounds of artillery near Northern Limit Line: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 6, 2024