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Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch

Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch

Expert says Japan is able to intercept rockets that could fall in its territory but that tracking debris could be tricky

Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 24, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
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North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic

Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage

North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
North Korean hackers execute first-ever ‘cascading’ supply chain attack: Report
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North Korean hackers execute first-ever ‘cascading’ supply chain attack: Report

Researchers say DPRK threat group piggybacked off compromised trading software to hack 3CX videoconference service

North Korean hackers execute first-ever ‘cascading’ supply chain attack: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 21, 2023
North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism

North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism

Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state

North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 21, 2023
ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

Official says DPRK wants to operate inter-Korean facilities without South Korea, warning this would breach UN sanctions

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats

US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats

New budgets calls for $15 billion for ground-based and space defenses and investments in next-gen interceptors

US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 20, 2023
ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
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ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea

Expert calls it ‘mind-boggling’ authorities waited so long to investigate campaign that began as early as 2021

ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
Arius Derr
Arius Derr April 19, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2023