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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
Goods clearing out of North Korean disinfection zone 3 months after trade freeze
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Goods clearing out of North Korean disinfection zone 3 months after trade freeze

Satellite imagery appears to reconfirm suspected quarantine period for DPRK’s overland imports from China

Goods clearing out of North Korean disinfection zone 3 months after trade freeze
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 3, 2022
North Koreans pose as software developers to infiltrate tech companies: Report
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North Koreans pose as software developers to infiltrate tech companies: Report

Cybersecurity firm says ‘DPRK personas’ appeared to apply for cryptocurrency jobs in effort to raise funds for regime

North Koreans pose as software developers to infiltrate tech companies: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 3, 2022
North Korea and Syria to work toward reviving economic cooperation: Damascus

North Korea and Syria to work toward reviving economic cooperation: Damascus

Two sides agree to form committee on cooperation, Syria says, after friendly nations halted joint work due to pandemic

North Korea and Syria to work toward reviving economic cooperation: Damascus
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 3, 2022
UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay

UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay

Humanitarian organizations say DPRK’s border restrictions have held up shipments of key assistance throughout pandemic

UNICEF aid reaches North Korean capital after almost two-year delay
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 3, 2022