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US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

Man allegedly gave hazardous gas detector to Russia-based DPRK diplomat and other electronic devices to Moscow, US says

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 27, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US Navy says fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived in Busan last week for scheduled port visit

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2023
North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

Kim Jong Un convened major meeting Sunday likely to last several days, amid concerns about food insecurity in country

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang

Girl makes first appearance at work site as leader lauds North Koreans’ sacrifices on ‘great construction battlefield’

Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 26, 2023
Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report

Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report

WHO says maternal mortality rate has dropped 43% since 2000, which follows years of international aid for DPRK women

Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 24, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
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Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group

Analysis finds overlap in code and behavior between newly uncovered payload and DPRK’s past operations

Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2023
North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’

North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’

Foreign ministry statement equates military drills to ‘declaration of war,’ as allies reaffirm extended deterrence

North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 24, 2023
North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

State media reports launch of four ‘Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles’ Thursday; no prior detection warning from Seoul

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 24, 2023
North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

New commentary repeats Kremlin talking points on NATO and ‘denazifying’ Ukraine, as Pyongyang bolsters ties with Moscow

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2023
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 23, 2023