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Seoul unveils new sanctions against North Korea following ICBM and rocket tests

Seoul unveils new sanctions against North Korea following ICBM and rocket tests

South Korea designates four people and five entities in latest bid to cut off support for DPRK’s weapons programs

Seoul unveils new sanctions against North Korea following ICBM and rocket tests
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2023
North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows

North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows

Ship appears to have been docked closer to city center before being moved, suggesting unrepairable issue

North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea

State media calls launches a response to US-ROK air drills, while Kim Yo Jong says allies will ‘pay’ for their actions

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical nuclear’ rockets into East Sea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 20, 2023
North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea

North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to hostility after test of new missile unit’s readiness

North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 19, 2023
North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo

North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo

ROK and Japanese militaries identify projectile as intercontinental ballistic missile launched on lofted trajectory

North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather

Military vs. Cabinet contest for Kim Jong Il’s birthday marks girl’s first appearance not overtly tied to nukes

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 18, 2023
French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade
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French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade

AS350 appears in clip aired during parade coverage, the first time state media has shown aircraft since 2014

French helicopter makes rare appearance at North Korea’s military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 17, 2023
Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks

Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks

Unification ministry says it cannot verify invitation that ROK civic group says it received from DPRK organization

Seoul denies civic group’s request to visit North Korea for family reunion talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills

Warning comes hours after South Korea announced date for table-top exercises with US on DPRK nuclear use scenario

North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ response to upcoming US-ROK drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 17, 2023
Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers
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Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers

Authorities worked with FBI to track down funds from Axie Infinity heist, which expert calls step in right direction

Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 17, 2023