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Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change

At confirmation hearing, opposition accuses Kim Yung-ho of promoting inappropriate ideas on YouTube and dodging taxes

Unification minister nominee grilled over calls for North Korea regime change
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 21, 2023
North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack
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North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack

Spear-phishing remains tactic of choice as Lazarus group targets JumpCloud systems and GitHub users

North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee July 21, 2023
North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says

North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says

Whereabouts and condition of Travis King remain unknown, as US officials express concern about his treatment

North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 21, 2023
North Korea could cut itself off from global internet to go ‘fully dark’: Expert
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North Korea could cut itself off from global internet to go ‘fully dark’: Expert

Routes allowing traffic into DPRK now direct to Philippines, a move that may aim to further limit access to outside info

North Korea could cut itself off from global internet to go ‘fully dark’: Expert
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 21, 2023
US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group

US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group

Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year

US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 21, 2023
North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2023
Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods
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Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods

Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages

Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 20, 2023
Lack of escort enabled US soldier who crossed into North Korea to skip flight

Lack of escort enabled US soldier who crossed into North Korea to skip flight

Incheon airport says military personnel did not join Travis King past security, amid questions about US Army procedures

Lack of escort enabled US soldier who crossed into North Korea to skip flight
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 20, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2023