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North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024
US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime

US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime

Panel finds Treasury overstepped authority with sanctions on Tornado Cash, drawing praise from privacy advocates

US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 27, 2024
ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

Gyeonggi Province claims prohibition has helped curb DPRK trash balloon launches since it went into effect last month

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 27, 2024
G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia

Top US diplomat calls for China to push neighbors to cease cooperation in Ukraine, as NATO urges more sanctions

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 27, 2024
Kim Yo Jong slams ‘despicable’ South Korean leafleting, alleging more launches

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘despicable’ South Korean leafleting, alleging more launches

North Korean media releases photos of balloons that leader’s sister says were found near border on Tuesday

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘despicable’ South Korean leafleting, alleging more launches
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 26, 2024
Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech

Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech

Kyiv documents components from US and Europe produced as recently as 2023, highlighting DPRK ability to evade sanctions

Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits

North Korean leader inspects experimental scallop farm amid push to retake central control of rural economy

Kim Jong Un bemoans poor construction standards, demands focus on profits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2024
North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

Removal of ROK-built infrastructure that powered Kaesong Industrial Complex marks latest step to sever inter-Korean ties

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 26, 2024
French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan

French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan

Australia and Canada have also deployed military assets for recent surveillance against illegal ship-to-ship transfers

French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 26, 2024
North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 25, 2024
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