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North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage

North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage

New report from tech giant reveals DPRK cybercriminals employed AI tool to research nuclear sites and IT jobs

North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 31, 2025
Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy

Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy

Tulsi Gabbard’s comments mark another signal of potential shift away from longstanding U.S. focus on denuclearization

Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 31, 2025
North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms
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North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms

Lazarus Group’s reliance on global infrastructure suggests possible cooperation with Russian black hats, expert says

North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2025
Seoul urges North Korea to resume separated family reunions as deaths near 100K

Seoul urges North Korea to resume separated family reunions as deaths near 100K

New data shows over 70% of registered South Koreans have passed away without meeting family in North

Seoul urges North Korea to resume separated family reunions as deaths near 100K
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 30, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

But Kyiv says DPRK soldiers expected to continue fighting in Kursk amid reports of temporary retreat from front lines

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 29, 2025
Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says

Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says

Spokesperson tells Yonhap that US will stick to long-standing policy, despite Trump describing DPRK as ‘nuclear power’

Trump to pursue ‘complete denuclearization of North Korea,’ White House says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

North Korean leader appears to publicly tour Yongbyon site for first time, as White House vows to eliminate DPRK nukes

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 28, 2025
US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

Trump order demands review of all funding, throwing into question DPRK-related initiatives that rely on US support

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 27, 2025
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