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North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2024
ROK border residents clash with activists over anti-North Korea leafleting

ROK border residents clash with activists over anti-North Korea leafleting

Locals show up in mass to stop balloon launch near border, accusing activists of aggravating security concerns

ROK border residents clash with activists over anti-North Korea leafleting
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 31, 2024
Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch

Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch

Export controls target key components for solid-fuel missiles amid signs DPRK continues to source parts from abroad

Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 31, 2024
Great powers clash at UN Security Council over North Korean troops in Russia

Great powers clash at UN Security Council over North Korean troops in Russia

Allies defend right to military cooperation, while US and partners denounce deployment as aggression against Ukraine

Great powers clash at UN Security Council over North Korean troops in Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 31, 2024
US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024
North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2024
North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report
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North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report

Security firm warns collaboration between DPRK’s Andariel and Play group could herald more damaging attacks worldwide

North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 30, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 30, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul

Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats

Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats

Former North Korean envoys say leader ordered measures to deflect attention from abuses and even pushed limited reforms

Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Seung-Yeon Chung October 30, 2024
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