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US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft

Meeting discussed trends in DPRK cybercrime and how to curb its efforts to raise funds for weapons, allies say

US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 29, 2024
North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says

North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says

Estimate is up from 7K containers in March and means DPRK may have sent 6M artillery shells for use against Ukraine

North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 28, 2024
In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency

In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency

Registration with International Maritime Organization signals plans to show off vessels through port calls, expert says

In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 28, 2024
North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years

North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years

Expert says rare Orlov Trotters may be payment for DPRK arms, as Kim Jong Un uses horses to project power

North Korea acquires 24 purebred Russian horses, first shipment in two years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2024
Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic

Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic

Trip by pro-DPRK university in Tokyo marks step toward resuming regular ideological education for Chongryon members

Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 28, 2024
Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions

Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions

Expert says commercial marketing cheap apparel is first time a media company has violated UN sanctions on Pyongyang

Russian TV airs ad promoting sale of North Korean clothes despite sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024
Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation

Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation

Yoon administration proposes 3.7% decrease in 2025 budget, but seeks more humanitarian funds in line with new policy

Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 27, 2024
Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats

Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats

Proposed 3.6% increase would fund F-35A stealth fighters and Patriot missile upgrades for ‘three-axis’ defense system

Seoul seeks to raise defense budget to record $46B to deter North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 27, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border

Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport

North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2024
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