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OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes

OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes

Workers used AI tools to make job applications and online personas as well as to complete tasks when they landed jobs

OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2025
North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk

North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk

Ukrainian platoon commander says troops are exercising more caution and have reduced size of their assault groups

North Korean soldiers adjust tactics after reentering combat in Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns

He also urged for agency to establish presence in country as new DPRK sanctions monitoring body met for first time

IAEA chief calls for engagement with North Korea amid nuclear arsenal concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2025
US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats

Strategic bomber's first deployment under Trump administration aims to enhance deterrence and allied interoperability

US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 20, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen

Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 19, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
North Korea to reopen to Chinese tourists as Pyongyang marathon revival looms

North Korea to reopen to Chinese tourists as Pyongyang marathon revival looms

Beijing-based travel agency offers 'time-travel' experience to Rason while calling on athletes to pre-register for race

North Korea to reopen to Chinese tourists as Pyongyang marathon revival looms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 19, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2025
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