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North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul

North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul

Advisory links cyberespionage targeting ROK machinery and construction firms to Kim Jong Un’s local development policy

North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 5, 2024
Number of North Koreans entering Russia skyrocketed in first half, data shows

Number of North Koreans entering Russia skyrocketed in first half, data shows

Russians also crossed into DPRK in largest numbers in years as Kim-Putin summit drove exchanges to new heights

Number of North Koreans entering Russia skyrocketed in first half, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 5, 2024
North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing

North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing

Despite narrow loss to Chinese rival, Pang Chol Mi cements her legacy in DPRK with first Olympic medal

North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 5, 2024
Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now

Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now

Expert says DPRK leader is pushing narrative that he can overcome crisis without outside help

Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 5, 2024
North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams ROK media over flood coverage and claims no deaths in Sinuiju

Kim Jong Un slams ROK media over flood coverage and claims no deaths in Sinuiju

Leader’s remarks suggest DPRK will not accept aid offered by South Korea’s Red Cross

Kim Jong Un slams ROK media over flood coverage and claims no deaths in Sinuiju
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 3, 2024
ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods

ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods

Despite extensive damage, expert says DPRK unlikely to accept assistance as it plays up Kim Jong Un’s disaster response

ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 2, 2024
Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2024
South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats

Council will focus on implementing government’s cybersecurity policies after spate of breaches of official networks

South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy August 1, 2024
North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver

North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver

Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae win DPRK’s first-ever diving medal and second in Paris in synchronized 10m platform event

North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 1, 2024
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