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North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
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North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons

Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening

North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 20, 2022
North Korea high on agenda as Biden arrives in South Korea for summit with Yoon

North Korea high on agenda as Biden arrives in South Korea for summit with Yoon

US president’s three-day visit follows assessments that DPRK could greet him with long-range missile or nuclear test

North Korea high on agenda as Biden arrives in South Korea for summit with Yoon
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 20, 2022
North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack

North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack

DPRK-linked Kimsuky group spreads fake press releases containing malicious code, cybersecurity firm says

North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 19, 2022
UN human rights agency calls on North Korea to open borders to COVID-19 aid

UN human rights agency calls on North Korea to open borders to COVID-19 aid

Lack of national vaccination program could have ‘devastating impact’ on the DPRK’s human rights situation, OHCHR says

UN human rights agency calls on North Korea to open borders to COVID-19 aid
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2022
US, ROK defense chiefs ‘strongly condemn’ North Korean nuclear test preparations

US, ROK defense chiefs ‘strongly condemn’ North Korean nuclear test preparations

South Korean official maintains that a nuclear test is unlikely during Biden’s Seoul visit, however

US, ROK defense chiefs ‘strongly condemn’ North Korean nuclear test preparations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2022
US ready for possible DPRK nuclear, missile tests during Biden’s East Asia trip

US ready for possible DPRK nuclear, missile tests during Biden’s East Asia trip

US President set to hold summits in Seoul and Tokyo in the coming days

US ready for possible DPRK nuclear, missile tests during Biden’s East Asia trip
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung May 19, 2022
North Korean imports hit COVID-era high, but reversal could be soon to follow

North Korean imports hit COVID-era high, but reversal could be soon to follow

The rapid spread of omicron in the country threatens to upend increasing bilateral trade

North Korean imports hit COVID-era high, but reversal could be soon to follow
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 18, 2022
Five people indicted after 10-year investigation into North Korean bank hack

Five people indicted after 10-year investigation into North Korean bank hack

Defendants met DPRK agent in 2011 and received instructions to collect secret information, South Korean prosecutors say

Five people indicted after 10-year investigation into North Korean bank hack
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2022
North Korean ICBM test ‘imminent’ ahead of US-ROK summit, says Seoul official

North Korean ICBM test ‘imminent’ ahead of US-ROK summit, says Seoul official

The official also suggested US expressed willingness to supply DPRK with COVID-19 aid but that Pyongyang unresponsive

North Korean ICBM test ‘imminent’ ahead of US-ROK summit, says Seoul official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2022
North Korean tech workers raising funds for weapons programs, US says

North Korean tech workers raising funds for weapons programs, US says

DPRK citizens continue to work abroad years after UN sanctions banned their employment

North Korean tech workers raising funds for weapons programs, US says
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 18, 2022