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North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

State media reports launch of four ‘Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles’ Thursday; no prior detection warning from Seoul

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 24, 2023
North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

New commentary repeats Kremlin talking points on NATO and ‘denazifying’ Ukraine, as Pyongyang bolsters ties with Moscow

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2023
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 23, 2023
US, ROK hold tabletop drills on responding to North Korean nuclear attacks

US, ROK hold tabletop drills on responding to North Korean nuclear attacks

Exercise comes days after DPRK missile launches, with South Korean delegation set to visit US nuclear submarine base

US, ROK hold tabletop drills on responding to North Korean nuclear attacks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 23, 2023
US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test

US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test

Aegis-equipped destroyers run interception drills near peninsula, as ROK officials predict non-lofted DPRK missile test

US, ROK and Japan conduct missile defense exercise after North Korean ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 22, 2023
Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals
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Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals

Latest cyberattack fits threat actor Earth Kitsune’s history of targeting North Korea-related websites and individuals

Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 22, 2023
Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre

Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre

Tae Yong-ho says Kim Il Sung ordered communist riot ahead of killings, leading to accusations that he defamed victims

Defector lawmaker in hot water over remarks linking North Korea to Jeju massacre
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 21, 2023
Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
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Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses

Workers made camp in same exclusive area to build luxurious palace for Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of state visit

Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2023
11 countries condemn North Korea’s ICBM launch amid Security Council inaction

11 countries condemn North Korea’s ICBM launch amid Security Council inaction

Joint statement criticizes council silence as Russia and China use vetoes to stop sanctions and statements against DPRK

11 countries condemn North Korea’s ICBM launch amid Security Council inaction
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 21, 2023
ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch

ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch

High-profile conservatives question reliability of US nuclear umbrella due to DPRK’s long-range weapons capabilities

ROK must consider nukes, lawmakers say after North Korea’s latest missile launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 20, 2023