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Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea

Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea

Unification ministry claims nonprofits sent aid without permission, as government cracks down on unauthorized exchanges

Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 5, 2023
North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists
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North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists

Phishing campaign against prominent group assisting DPRK escapees sought to steal personal data, security firm says

North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 5, 2023
Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75

Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75

‘Undersecretary for thugs’ traveled to DPRK and other authoritarian countries to advocate for detained citizens

Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | James Fretwell September 4, 2023
North Korean military drills with China and Russia would be ‘appropriate’: Envoy

North Korean military drills with China and Russia would be ‘appropriate’: Envoy

Moscow’s ambassador to DPRK endorses drills as response to US-ROK exercises, says sanctions don’t affect bilateral ties

North Korean military drills with China and Russia would be ‘appropriate’: Envoy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2023
ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan

ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan

Unification ministry says it may fine Youn Mee-hyang for attending Chongryon event to commemorate Kanto Massacre

ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities

Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities

Amid speculation of North Korean arms sales to Russia, leader continues recent trend of weapons factory visits

Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2023
North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills

North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills

Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says

North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2023
North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

Test comes days after US, ROK and other allies conclude large-scale Ulchi Freedom Shield drills

North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2023
North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic

North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic

Multiple missions to hold receptions for founding anniversary, in what expert calls move to revive global engagement

North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Joe Smith September 1, 2023
US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets

Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says

US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 1, 2023