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North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data
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North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data

Lazarus Group embedding ‘state-of-the-art’ malware into software projects, potentially compromising millions of users

North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2025
North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 14, 2025
North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’

North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’

State media blasted Seoul's plans to introduce drones to take out DPRK armored units as well as joint US-ROK exercises

North Korea slams South’s acting government for driving military ‘confrontation’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2025
North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK

Seoul says ICAO was notified last year about plan to sever channel from 2025, but calls ‘currently operating normally’

North Korea informs UN agency of plan to cut air traffic communication with ROK
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center

North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center

Expert says visit to university and aviation expo signals Pyongyang’s interest in producing military drones for export

North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists

Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 13, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state

Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state

Hooker accompanied Trump to key summits with Kim Jong Un and experts say appointment signals interest in renewed talks

Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 13, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 12, 2025
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