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Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Kyiv also releases interrogation footage suggesting one of two captured North Koreans may not want to return to DPRK

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 13, 2025
US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

DPRK allegedly used Blender and Sinbad to launder stolen cryptocurrency and fund its nuclear program

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2025
Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers

Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers

Kyiv says two DPRK soldiers believed they were being deployed for training, not to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 11, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 10, 2025
Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Tokyo also designates Russian individuals and financial institutions aiding DPRK’s access to global financial system

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 10, 2025
ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

Watchdog accuses Court Administration Office of allowing citizens’ data to be stolen due to poor cyber hygiene

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

Security Council divisions again apparent as Russia defends Pyongyang and blames Washington for tensions

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

North Korean leader attends third opening ceremony for Regional Development 20x10 Policy, but doesn’t give speech

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2025
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