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Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea

Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea

Unification ministry says female experts were unable to attend, following criticism of lack of women among 18 speakers

Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 22, 2024
North Korean hackers shift to self-operated servers to deploy new malware family
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North Korean hackers shift to self-operated servers to deploy new malware family

Cybercriminals’ use of server linked to Russian intelligence signals greater bilateral cyber cooperation, expert says

North Korean hackers shift to self-operated servers to deploy new malware family
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 22, 2024
Yoon orders ROK military to deter North Korea from ‘communizing’ South

Yoon orders ROK military to deter North Korea from ‘communizing’ South

President also urges army command to act as ‘vanguard of unification’ during visit timed to joint drills with US

Yoon orders ROK military to deter North Korea from ‘communizing’ South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 21, 2024
The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea

The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea

Images taken across Yalu River show flooded fields, rooftop rescues and more, highlighting impact of poor infrastructure

The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy August 21, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
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North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment

Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes

North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024
Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
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Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July

Expert says $2M in furniture may be related to tourism plans, while fabrics and wigs once again lead bilateral exchange

Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024
US, ROK launch round-the-clock air drills simulating war with North Korea

US, ROK launch round-the-clock air drills simulating war with North Korea

Five-day training to feature 2,000 sorties and ‘virtual enemy aircraft’ role-playing as DPRK jets and cruise missiles

US, ROK launch round-the-clock air drills simulating war with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 20, 2024
North Korean hackers exploit new Windows vulnerability to steal sensitive data
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North Korean hackers exploit new Windows vulnerability to steal sensitive data

Lazarus Group likely sought to use zero-day flaw to target crypto and aerospace professionals, researchers say

North Korean hackers exploit new Windows vulnerability to steal sensitive data
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 20, 2024
North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

ROK military says it's investigating individual’s intention to defection, while media reports he’s a staff sergeant

North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024
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