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North Koreans use real-time deepfake tech to hide identities in job interviews
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North Koreans use real-time deepfake tech to hide identities in job interviews

Report finds IT workers attempted to pass themselves as other people in scheme to secure jobs and raise money for regime

North Koreans use real-time deepfake tech to hide identities in job interviews
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 23, 2025
Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program

IAEA chief emphasizes need for negotiations even before Pyongyang disarms, warning DPRK arsenal continues to grow

Nuclear watchdog chief urges Trump-Kim talks on North Korean nuclear program
Kristen Talman
Kristen Talman April 23, 2025
South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea

South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea

Launch aboard SpaceX rocket expands ROK’s recon constellation as DPRK’s satellite ambitions appear to stall

South Korea places fourth military spy satellite in orbit to monitor North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep

South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep

ROK army fires some 60 rounds in first such exercise in 7 years, following suspension of 2018 inter-Korean military pact

South Korea resumes artillery drills at US range on North Korea’s doorstep
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 22, 2025
UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport

UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport

ICAO decision comes as Seoul accuses DPRK of endangering over 4K civilian planes from October to February

UN aviation body to censure North Korea over GPS jamming near Incheon airport
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 22, 2025
Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests

Expert says DPRK may have made weapons to order for Moscow after repeatedly testing upgraded system in recent years

Russia deploying North Korean 240mm rocket launcher in Ukraine, video suggests
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025
North Korea’s imports from China more than double month-on-month in March
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North Korea’s imports from China more than double month-on-month in March

Hair for wig production returns as top trade item, while Pyongyang continues piano-buying spree with $1.5M in purchases

North Korea’s imports from China more than double month-on-month in March
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 21, 2025
US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range

Move marks first time US has stationed such assets at a Japanese air base as it looks to deter China and DPRK

US deploys B-1 bombers to Japan, placing North Korea in closer striking range
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 21, 2025
Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US

State Department report raises concern about Moscow’s 2024 defense pact with Pyongyang and DPRK weapons program

Russia cooperation with North Korea may violate nuke nonproliferation treaty: US
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 21, 2025
North Korean ambassador to Sweden ends 7-year posting headlined by nuke talks

North Korean ambassador to Sweden ends 7-year posting headlined by nuke talks

Ri Won Guk played role in 2019 US-DPRK meeting in Stockholm and returns home amid signs Trump could revive diplomacy

North Korean ambassador to Sweden ends 7-year posting headlined by nuke talks
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 21, 2025