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Cuban ambassador to North Korea set to leave country after 7 years: State media

Cuban ambassador to North Korea set to leave country after 7 years: State media

NHK also reports new Chinese ambassador allowed to enter DPRK, in possible sign of reopening to diplomatic travel

Cuban ambassador to North Korea set to leave country after 7 years: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2023
North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says

DPRK claimed Haeil system can trigger ‘radioactive tsunami’ against US and South Korean forces

North Korea ‘exaggerated’ about new undersea nuclear drone, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2023
Price to fish in North Korean waters soars ninefold to $450K, UN report suggests
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Price to fish in North Korean waters soars ninefold to $450K, UN report suggests

Chinese mission dismisses evidence from Panel of Experts, as illegal fishing rapidly depletes DPRK fisheries

Price to fish in North Korean waters soars ninefold to $450K, UN report suggests
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2023
US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts

US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts

USS Nimitz joins exercises off southern coast and will visit South Korean port as allies celebrate 70 years of alliance

US sends aircraft carrier to peninsula as part of North Korea deterrence efforts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2023
Olympic feat? North Korea hints athletes may return to international competition

Olympic feat? North Korea hints athletes may return to international competition

Officials meet to talk boosting performance in what expert calls sign of ‘reorienting’ society for post-COVID reopening

Olympic feat? North Korea hints athletes may return to international competition
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 27, 2023
North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
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North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report

DPRK appears to be registering vessels under own flag more quickly, UN experts say, in apparent disregard of sanctions

North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 27, 2023
North Korea launches two short-range  ballistic missiles: ROK military

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: ROK military

Japan also reports both missiles splashed down shortly after launch, as Pyongyang continues testing around US-ROK drills

North Korea launches two short-range  ballistic missiles: ROK military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2023
Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
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Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high

China sent large amounts of wheat and sugar in Jan. and Feb., but expert anticipates little impact on food insecurity

Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 24, 2023
Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech

Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech

South Korean president honors fallen soldiers as US-ROK forces carry out over half dozen military exercises

Yoon warns North Korea will pay for ‘reckless provocations’ in emotional speech
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2023
North Korean hackers target South Koreans with malicious Excel add-ins: Report
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North Korean hackers target South Koreans with malicious Excel add-ins: Report

Expert says ‘highly agile’ ScarCruft threat group seeks to expand attack vectors to get around security measures

North Korean hackers target South Koreans with malicious Excel add-ins: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 24, 2023