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US calls out Russian, Chinese inaction over North Korean satellite launch at UN

US calls out Russian, Chinese inaction over North Korean satellite launch at UN

DPRK defends space launch as ‘legitimate right’ during emergency UN Security Council meeting, as 13 members condemn it

US calls out Russian, Chinese inaction over North Korean satellite launch at UN
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 28, 2023
North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant

North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant

State media also covered China and Russia’s criticism to show unity with two friendly countries, expert says

North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park August 28, 2023
Russia says North Koreans ‘volunteered’ for recovery work in storm-hit Far East

Russia says North Koreans ‘volunteered’ for recovery work in storm-hit Far East

Experts say help a symbolic gesture amid growing ties, but raise possibility of payment in violation of sanctions

Russia says North Koreans ‘volunteered’ for recovery work in storm-hit Far East
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2023
North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media

North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media

Quarantine awaits citizens from China as DPRK reveals major step toward post-pandemic normalcy to domestic readers

North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 27, 2023
Trump takes credit for saving Olympics, averting nuclear war with North Korea

Trump takes credit for saving Olympics, averting nuclear war with North Korea

He also claimed dialogue between North and South about Winter Games was thanks to him, in interview with Tucker Carlson

Trump takes credit for saving Olympics, averting nuclear war with North Korea
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 25, 2023
North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors
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North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors

Use of tools like DeimosC2 in initial attack represents shift in DPRK cybercriminals’ approach, security firm says

North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 25, 2023
North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began

North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began

Air Koryo Tu-204 passenger jet was set to arrive Friday morning, likely on mission to transport DPRK nationals home

North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 25, 2023
US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering

US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering

Washington previously sanctioned Tornado Cash for facilitating DPRK cybercriminals’ efforts to cash out stolen assets

US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 24, 2023
US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry

US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 24, 2023
Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 24, 2023