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Seoul lawmakers call for resolution condemning North Korea’s new nuclear law

Seoul lawmakers call for resolution condemning North Korea’s new nuclear law

Ruling party says decades of denuclearization talks ‘down the drain’ after DPRK outlines various first-use scenarios

Seoul lawmakers call for resolution condemning North Korea’s new nuclear law
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2022
North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report

North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report

DPRK has been filling ballasts with oil instead of water in likely dangerous tactic, member state tells Panel of Experts

North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell September 14, 2022
North Korea will face ‘destruction’ if it tries to nuke South, Seoul warns

North Korea will face ‘destruction’ if it tries to nuke South, Seoul warns

Yoon administration says US and ROK will strengthen deterrence in first comments on new DPRK nuclear law

North Korea will face ‘destruction’ if it tries to nuke South, Seoul warns
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 13, 2022
North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years

North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years

New posters urge public to support Kim Jong Un’s focus on weapons development after leader outlines new nuclear doctrine

North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2022
China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
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China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony

Satellite imagery shows construction still unfinished on long-delayed facility, as DPRK maintains COVID border controls

China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2022
Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’

Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’

Ulaanbaatar has sought to be neutral party on North Korea issues and recently hosted officials from UN, ROK and China

Mongolian president invites Kim Jong Un to visit whenever ‘comfortable’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 12, 2022
North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says

North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says

DPRK ambassador to Moscow reportedly reaches deal with Primorsky governor to open border for first time since 2020

North Korea and Russia agree to resume rail traffic, provincial government says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 9, 2022
Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit
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North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit

Cisco Talos’ research spreads new light on Pyongyang’s efforts to infiltrate energy, other critical industries

North Korean hackers spread malware trio through powerful zero-day exploit
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell September 9, 2022