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North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine

North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine

Underwater drill demonstrates ‘diverse’ nuclear strike methods, state media says, as large-scale US-ROK drills start

North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 13, 2023
Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills

Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills

Enlarged meeting of Central Military Commission comes as allies set to kick off large-scale spring exercises this week

Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 12, 2023
New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
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New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report

Cybersecurity firm says target signals ‘shift in strategy’ and that use of custom tools highlights malware development

New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2023
North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says

North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says

‘Significant’ numbers dying of starvation but situation not at level of mass famine, according to unification ministry

North Korea’s food shortages hitting regional cities the hardest, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields

State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast

Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military

South Korea says it detected missile fired from west coast at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, as US-ROK forces hold joint drills

North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim March 9, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 9, 2023
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says

North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says

Koryo Tours cites ongoing COVID border controls for decision but says ‘great possibility’ event will be held in 2024

North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 9, 2023
UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence

UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence

Elizabeth Salmon recommends female guards supervise women in detention and steps to ensure abortion access in new report

UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 9, 2023
US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio

US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio

Arms control chief posts photo of Benin statue, one of dozens UN says DPRK has built in Africa to raise money for nukes

US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2023