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Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers

Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers

At summit, US and ROK leaders agree to boost cyber intel sharing and better protect networks under new framework

Seoul says it will build ‘cyber umbrella’ with US to deter North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 27, 2023
US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat

Summit declaration emphasizes South Korea will uphold nuclear nonproliferation, amid talk of Seoul going nuclear

US, ROK to establish nuclear consultation group to ‘manage’ North Korean threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 27, 2023
US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’

Expert says wording in Yoon-Biden statement notable for lack of reference to North Korean government’s future role

US, South Korea say they want unified peninsula that is ‘free and at peace’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 27, 2023
ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles

ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles

Seoul says L-SAM II will be country’s first glide-phase missile defense system, while also announcing new drone command

ROK to spend billions on interceptor to counter advanced North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 26, 2023
‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official

Randall Schriver says Trump believed he could negotiate deal despite DPRK’s insistence on sanctions relief above all

‘Clear’ before Hanoi that US-North Korea summit would fail: Ex-Trump official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un upgrades megayachts again as state media stresses ‘shortages’
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Kim Jong Un upgrades megayachts again as state media stresses ‘shortages’

Satellite imagery shows annual repairs on two of North Korean leader’s vessels after remodeling of Wonsan shipyard

Kim Jong Un upgrades megayachts again as state media stresses ‘shortages’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2023
British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales

British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales

Cigarette makers staged ‘elaborate scheme’ that fueled regime’s habit and violated sanctions, US authorities say

British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 26, 2023
Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

UN says situation leaves DPRK kids vulnerable to deadly disease, announcing immunization campaign targeting 20 countries

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 26, 2023
34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

New arrivals jump to highest since 2020 but are still fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite eased controls in China

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 25, 2023
US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime

US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime

Washington announces designations in coordination with Seoul in effort to cut off funding for DPRK’s nuclear weapons

US sanctions three people for aiding North Korea’s illicit finance, cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 25, 2023