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Seoul court fines Kim Jong Un over $100K for North Korean attacks on South

Seoul court fines Kim Jong Un over $100K for North Korean attacks on South

Nine plaintiffs win civil case against regime for role in 2002 Battle of Yeonpyeong

Seoul court fines Kim Jong Un over $100K for North Korean attacks on South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 26, 2022
As North Korean cyberattacks wreak havoc, insurers move to safeguard industry
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As North Korean cyberattacks wreak havoc, insurers move to safeguard industry

Proposed exception for state-backed attacks will run into difficulties due to complexity of attribution, experts say

As North Korean cyberattacks wreak havoc, insurers move to safeguard industry
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 26, 2022
North Korean hackers target Seoul’s defense sector during US-ROK drills: Report
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North Korean hackers target Seoul’s defense sector during US-ROK drills: Report

Security researchers say DPRK-linked trojan attack first detected Monday, when large-scale military exercises began

North Korean hackers target Seoul’s defense sector during US-ROK drills: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 26, 2022
COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans

COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans

Virus surge in Vladivostok may disrupt plans to open import disinfection center, amid activity at DPRK border facility

COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2022
Seoul holds first high-level meeting on North Korean human rights in two years

Seoul holds first high-level meeting on North Korean human rights in two years

NGOs say meeting of unification ministry council a step in right direction as situation in DPRK worsens during pandemic

Seoul holds first high-level meeting on North Korean human rights in two years
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 26, 2022
New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project

New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project

Fewer people visible at worksite than in past, though exclusive images confirm exterior appears complete

New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 26, 2022
Yoon warns of evolving North Korean threats during visit to wartime bunker

Yoon warns of evolving North Korean threats during visit to wartime bunker

South Korean president’s visit to bunker used as command post during conflict comes amid joint US-ROK military drills

Yoon warns of evolving North Korean threats during visit to wartime bunker
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 25, 2022
US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China

US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China

Rule is designed to safeguard US national security, though DPRK likely hasn’t exported tantalum in decades

US finalizes ban on rare metal from North Korea and China
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 25, 2022
Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country

Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country

Six informed sources tell NK News they’ve heard of changes to border controls, though some aid workers remain skeptical

Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 25, 2022
North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID

North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID

Official notices seen by NK News state foreign diplomats can visit coasts under eased rules but must avoid border areas

North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 25, 2022