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US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy

US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy

Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights

US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 31, 2023
Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections

Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’

President says South Korean freedom built on ‘blood-stained uniforms,’ marking 70th anniversary of Korean War armistice

Yoon hails UN troops who defended ROK from North Korea’s ‘totalitarian forces’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023
North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says

New defense white paper reiterates need for ‘counterstrike’ capabilities in case DPRK carries out nuclear attacks

North Korean missiles pose greater threat to Japan than ever, Tokyo says
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 28, 2023
New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 28, 2023
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery

Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night

North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms

Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program

North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 27, 2023