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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware

Google analysts say two Pyongyang-backed cyber groups behind attacks against media, IT, fintech and other industries

North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 25, 2022
US announces new sanctions following North Korean ICBM test

US announces new sanctions following North Korean ICBM test

Latest round of sanctions comes in response to largest-ever DPRK intercontinental ballistic missile launch

US announces new sanctions following North Korean ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 25, 2022
North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

South Korean president criticizes ‘grave threat’ posed by DPRK’s launch of long-range ballistic missile

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

Live fire of ‘joint ground-sea-air’ missile systems comes after DPRK tests first long-range missile since 2017

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

DPRK’s first ICBM launch since 2017 risks severe escalation of tensions amid presidential transition in South Korea

North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says it discussed proposal with ministry due to North Korea’s ‘military trends’

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 23, 2022
South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

ROK Navy chief cites North Korea and international conflicts as country launches 8th new frigate since 2016

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2022
North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

Latest meeting may suggest deepening ties but expert says sanctions against Russia make concrete collaboration difficult

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 23, 2022
South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry

South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry

Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says ministry will take more responsibility for inter-Korean exchange and humanitarian aid

South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2022