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North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush

North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush

UN passes resolution condemning DPRK human rights violations as South Korea co-sponsors for first time in four years

North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 17, 2022
North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence

North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence

Seoul says missile fired into East Sea just hours after DPRK foreign minister warned of ‘fiercer’ military response

North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 17, 2022
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

DPRK has already denounced Yoon Suk-yeol’s ‘audacious’ plan to provide economic aid in return for giving up nukes

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2022
Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds

Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds

38 North says ‘ubiquitous’ mobile phones form basis for private economy but allow government to track users’ every move

Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 16, 2022
North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report

North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report

Kim Jong Un’s anti-corruption drives more about securing his own power rather than draining the swamp, expert says

North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 16, 2022
North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report
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North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report

Cyber researchers say DPRK likely sought sensitive information for its own gain rather than to aid Kremlin’s war effort

North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 15, 2022
Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face

Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face

US president warns of ‘defensive’ action and says Beijing has ‘obligation’ to try to dissuade DPRK from nuclear testing

Biden to Xi: North Korean nuke test would force US ‘more up’ in China’s face
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 15, 2022
US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles

US official says Biden to warn China that US will boost military presence in region if DPRK keeps up weapons program

US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 14, 2022
Pro-unification party says South Korean spy agency raided member’s home

Pro-unification party says South Korean spy agency raided member’s home

Search and seizure part of latest crackdown over alleged violations of law against pro-North Korea activity

Pro-unification party says South Korean spy agency raided member’s home
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 14, 2022