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South Korea and Japan normalize information-sharing pact to deter North Korea

South Korea and Japan normalize information-sharing pact to deter North Korea

Experts say move will improve missile tracking and defense, after Yoon and Kishida stress security cooperation at summit

South Korea and Japan normalize information-sharing pact to deter North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 17, 2023
Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary

Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary

Rodong Sinmun slams Yoon Suk-yeol and details US military assets in what experts call effort to ratchet up tensions

Domestic-facing North Korean media condemns US-ROK drills in rare commentary
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills

State media reports Kim Jong Un and daughter watched launch of DPRK’s largest missile meant to ‘send warning’ to enemies

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-17 ICBM to counter ‘invasive’ US-ROK drills
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2023
Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan

Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan

Prosecutors accuse suspects of taking orders and money from Pyongyang and seeking to incite anti-American sentiment

Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 16, 2023
US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
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US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering

Expert says investigation shows US emphasis on international cooperation to combat cybercrime by DPRK and other actors

US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military

Seoul condemns fourth missile launch in a week and warns DPRK will ‘pay a price’ for ‘provocations’ amid US-ROK drills

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union

South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union

Kim Gi-hyeon targets country’s largest trade union in what expert says reflects conservative disdain for organized labor

South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 15, 2023
North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say

North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say

Travel industry insiders say Pyongyang still fears COVID and may seal borders to visitors for at least another year

North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2023
China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula

China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula

Beijing blames US pressure for tensions after North Korea conducts third missile launch in last week

China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill

Commander of DPRK missile unit pledges to intensify training to ‘destroy’ enemies after start of US-ROK joint exercises

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 15, 2023