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North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years

North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years

New posters urge public to support Kim Jong Un’s focus on weapons development after leader outlines new nuclear doctrine

North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2022
China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
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China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony

Satellite imagery shows construction still unfinished on long-delayed facility, as DPRK maintains COVID border controls

China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2022
Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’

Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’

Ulaanbaatar has sought to be neutral party on North Korea issues and recently hosted officials from UN, ROK and China

Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 12, 2022
North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says

North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says

DPRK ambassador to Moscow reportedly reaches deal with Primorsky governor to open border for first time since 2020

North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 9, 2022
Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit
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North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit

Cisco Talos’ research spreads new light on Pyongyang’s efforts to infiltrate energy, other critical industries

North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell September 9, 2022
North Korean waters see fewer intrusions as China’s fishing season resumes: Data

North Korean waters see fewer intrusions as China’s fishing season resumes: Data

Beijing recently warned fishers to avoid North Korean waters, where violent clashes have sometimes taken place

North Korean waters see fewer intrusions as China’s fishing season resumes: Data
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer September 9, 2022
US seizes $30M from North Korean hackers behind Axie Infinity mega-heist
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US seizes $30M from North Korean hackers behind Axie Infinity mega-heist

While just a fraction of what the Lazarus Group stole, the seizure is a win against rampant North Korean cybercrime

US seizes $30M from North Korean hackers behind Axie Infinity mega-heist
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell September 9, 2022
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022