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North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack
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North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack

Outage followed wider internet blackout affecting websites of Air Koryo and Kim Il Sung University, expert says

North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week

US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week

Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public

US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 10, 2023
Seoul warns heavy rain to hit North Korea, calls for monitoring water levels

Seoul warns heavy rain to hit North Korea, calls for monitoring water levels

Rain could exacerbate DPRK’s already dire food situation and sweep away homes if it causes flooding, experts say

Seoul warns heavy rain to hit North Korea, calls for monitoring water levels
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 10, 2023
North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

Pyongyang accuses Washington of ‘trespassing’ with spy flights, slams plans to send nuclear missile submarine to ROK

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2023
North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

DPRK claims Tokyo’s plan ‘imperils’ human health and environment, after UN agency ruled it meets safety standards

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary

State media opts not to publish photos of regular mausoleum visit or mention attendance of daughter and other family

Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan palace to mark Kim Il Sung’s death anniversary
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems
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North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems

Kimsuky threat group is utilizing Chrome Remote Desktop in new campaign, South Korean researchers say

North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 7, 2023
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
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North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal

NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships

North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 7, 2023
Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency

Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency

Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK

Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 6, 2023