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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’
North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors
Security researchers uncover evolving malware used by DPRK cybercrime groups to infiltrate firms in critical industries
US sanctions five Russian entities for facilitating illicit transactions to DPRK
Treasury also designated one individual in sanctions targeting North Korea’s WMD program and Moscow’s war in Ukraine
North Korea’s new ambassador to Cuba officially begins duties
Han Su Chol presented his credentials and vowed to strengthen and expand cooperation between two countries in all areas
Russian government jet makes quick stopover on North Korea’s east coast
Another aircraft arrived in Pyongyang Friday amid increasing flights by Russian government and military planes
Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks
The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March
North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches
Launches Wednesday follow consecutive days of barrages at beginning of holiday but no accidents, major damage reported
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline
Uptick implies economic relations between pair are improving but nominal value suggests overall stagnation says expert
