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North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile ‘eastward’: Seoul

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile ‘eastward’: Seoul

Photos and videos seen by NK News show a white contrail visible from Pyongyang, indicating launch from Sunan airport

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile ‘eastward’: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy November 18, 2022
South Korean textbook to refer to North Korea as ‘regime,’ not ‘government’

South Korean textbook to refer to North Korea as ‘regime,’ not ‘government’

Change consistent with conservative administrations’ efforts to portray DPRK as ‘evil,’ expert says

South Korean textbook to refer to North Korea as ‘regime,’ not ‘government’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

Official takes aim at major polluters at COP27 as DPRK seeks to combat rising temperatures and obtain development help

North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 17, 2022
North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush

North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush

UN passes resolution condemning DPRK human rights violations as South Korea co-sponsors for first time in four years

North Korea says Seoul backing UN human rights bill to distract from crowd crush
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 17, 2022
North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence

North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence

Seoul says missile fired into East Sea just hours after DPRK foreign minister warned of ‘fiercer’ military response

North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 17, 2022
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

DPRK has already denounced Yoon Suk-yeol’s ‘audacious’ plan to provide economic aid in return for giving up nukes

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2022
Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds

Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds

38 North says ‘ubiquitous’ mobile phones form basis for private economy but allow government to track users’ every move

Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 16, 2022
North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report

North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report

Kim Jong Un’s anti-corruption drives more about securing his own power rather than draining the swamp, expert says

North Korea the world’s most corrupt country for 3rd straight year: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 16, 2022
North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report
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North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report

Cyber researchers say DPRK likely sought sensitive information for its own gain rather than to aid Kremlin’s war effort

North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 15, 2022