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North Korean hackers modify tactics after Microsoft Office update: Analyst
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North Korean hackers modify tactics after Microsoft Office update: Analyst

Recent phishing attacks show DPRK cyber actors shifting away from Word documents after Microsoft nerfs feature

North Korean hackers modify tactics after Microsoft Office update: Analyst
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 8, 2022
North Korea enacts medicine laws after death penalty decree on COVID supplies

North Korea enacts medicine laws after death penalty decree on COVID supplies

Supreme People’s Assembly also passes aerospace development law ahead of full session announced for Sept. 7

North Korea enacts medicine laws after death penalty decree on COVID supplies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 8, 2022
North Korea’s official oil imports hit zero in May amid COVID-19 outbreak
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North Korea’s official oil imports hit zero in May amid COVID-19 outbreak

But imagery tells different story, as expert says Nampho has received at least 30 oil deliveries from China this year

North Korea’s official oil imports hit zero in May amid COVID-19 outbreak
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 5, 2022
North Korea completes hydroelectric power project, 41 years after announcing it

North Korea completes hydroelectric power project, 41 years after announcing it

Final stage of Orangchon Power Station large by DPRK standards but won’t solve country’s energy problems, expert says

North Korea completes hydroelectric power project, 41 years after announcing it
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 5, 2022
China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei

China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei

Crisis in Taiwan Strait could aggravate regional security and impede cooperation over DPRK nuclear issue, experts say

China following ‘example of North Korea’ with risky missile launches: Taipei
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 5, 2022
North Korean envoy joins ASEAN forum, meets ROK foreign minister

North Korean envoy joins ASEAN forum, meets ROK foreign minister

Brief encounter is first between North and South Korean diplomats since Yoon Suk-yeol took office

North Korean envoy joins ASEAN forum, meets ROK foreign minister
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 5, 2022
North Korea dismantling more South Korean tourism buildings at Mt. Kumgang
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North Korea dismantling more South Korean tourism buildings at Mt. Kumgang

Satellite imagery reveals recent work to remove theater, hotel and other assets owned by Seoul and Hyundai Asan

North Korea dismantling more South Korean tourism buildings at Mt. Kumgang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2022
Pelosi stares into North Korea at border after discussing DPRK nuclear threat

Pelosi stares into North Korea at border after discussing DPRK nuclear threat

South Korean president calls US House speaker’s visit to Panmunjom a ‘sign’ of joint deterrence against Pyongyang

Pelosi stares into North Korea at border after discussing DPRK nuclear threat
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 4, 2022
UN chief to visit Seoul to discuss North Korean nuclear issue

UN chief to visit Seoul to discuss North Korean nuclear issue

Antonio Guterres will also visit Mongolia due to its close ties to DPRK during Asia trip focused on nonproliferation

UN chief to visit Seoul to discuss North Korean nuclear issue
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 4, 2022
New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market

New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market

Recent photos show new 30% blend for sale in Pyongyang despite domestic economic difficulties due to pandemic

New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 4, 2022