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North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

Expert says ‘odd’ statement should be understood within the context of rising tensions between US and DPRK

North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
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North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery

Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change

North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2023
North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

State media warns of future military response while Kim Yo Jong also criticizes US support for Ukraine

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2023
Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Former UN special rapporteur has stated Tatmadaw may seek weapons imports to help it stamp out civilian resistance

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 3, 2023
North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
North Korean hackers targeting phone conferencing software, security firm says
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North Korean hackers targeting phone conferencing software, security firm says

Attack grants access to users’ system and browser data and aligns with broader goal of raising money for regime

North Korean hackers targeting phone conferencing software, security firm says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2023
North Korean hackers target popular banking software in South Korea: NIS

North Korean hackers target popular banking software in South Korea: NIS

Seoul spy agency confirms DPRK attackers gained access to hundreds of computers used by foreign and domestic firms

North Korean hackers target popular banking software in South Korea: NIS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2023
US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

North Korea reportedly supplied dozens of weapons and munitions in exchange for commercial aircraft and other supplies

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2023
UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

Panel of Experts cite humanitarian concerns, but experts unsure if sanctions relief will help most vulnerable in county

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2023
Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
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Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions

UN report calls for due diligence after Petral 8 discovered hiding identity under altered name and flag of convenience

Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 31, 2023