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Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan

Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan

Prosecutors accuse suspects of taking orders and money from Pyongyang and seeking to incite anti-American sentiment

Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 16, 2023
US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
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US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering

Expert says investigation shows US emphasis on international cooperation to combat cybercrime by DPRK and other actors

US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military

Seoul condemns fourth missile launch in a week and warns DPRK will ‘pay a price’ for ‘provocations’ amid US-ROK drills

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile into East Sea: ROK military
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union

South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union

Kim Gi-hyeon targets country’s largest trade union in what expert says reflects conservative disdain for organized labor

South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 15, 2023
North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say

North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say

Travel industry insiders say Pyongyang still fears COVID and may seal borders to visitors for at least another year

North Korea unlikely to follow China and reopen borders to tourism, experts say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2023
China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula

China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula

Beijing blames US pressure for tensions after North Korea conducts third missile launch in last week

China says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about US-ROK drills on Korean Peninsula
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2023
North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill

Commander of DPRK missile unit pledges to intensify training to ‘destroy’ enemies after start of US-ROK joint exercises

North Korea says it fired two ‘tactical ballistic missiles’ in operational drill
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 15, 2023
Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats

Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats

$5.6 billion plan aims to bolster defenses against DPRK missiles and boost domestic drone development

Seoul to acquire more stealth jets, interceptors to counter North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 14, 2023
North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off

North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off

South Korean military says it detected two ballistic missiles launched eastward from west coast on Tuesday morning

North Korea fires short-range missiles after large-scale US-ROK drills kick off
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 14, 2023
North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record

North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record

Foreign ministry accuses Washington of ‘hostile acts’ timed with US-ROK military drills that kicked off Monday

North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 13, 2023