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South Korean presidential camps name-drop US pundits to slam each other

South Korean presidential camps name-drop US pundits to slam each other

Spat over how US experts view candidates’ North Korea policies comes as poll shows Yoon Suk-yeol pulling ahead

South Korean presidential camps name-drop US pundits to slam each other
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 18, 2022
US appoints first cryptocurrency crime czar as North Korean cybertheft ramps up

US appoints first cryptocurrency crime czar as North Korean cybertheft ramps up

Washington on the right track but it’s unlikely able to reclaim stolen crypto from DPRK-linked groups, experts say

US appoints first cryptocurrency crime czar as North Korean cybertheft ramps up
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 18, 2022
North Korea deploys ‘sophisticated’ techniques to launder cryptocurrency: Report

North Korea deploys ‘sophisticated’ techniques to launder cryptocurrency: Report

DPRK-linked cyber criminals are taking advantage of novel fintech platforms to circumvent regulation, report says

North Korea deploys ‘sophisticated’ techniques to launder cryptocurrency: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 17, 2022
North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty

North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty

Criticism of Canberra’s support for sanctions is latest DPRK state media attack since signing of AUKUS nuclear deal

North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty
Arius Derr
Arius Derr February 17, 2022
US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea

US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea

New export controls apply to Chinese manufacturer of specialized metallic powder used in ballistic missiles

US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 16, 2022
Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday

Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday

North Korea kicks off major events for Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday with meeting in the northern city of Samjiyon

Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 16, 2022
North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report

North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report

Expert says Cambodia has been a ‘gold mine’ for North Korean operatives looking to set up shop

North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 15, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
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Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday

Boat activity coincides with North Korean leader’s time out of public view, as state media bemoans ‘hardships’

Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 15, 2022
South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy

South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy

Frontrunners Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol spar at second debate over status of Korean War, sanctions relief

South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 14, 2022
COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

Vaccine alliance Gavi says previous allocations no longer relevant, with Canada now pledging 1.29 million doses

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 14, 2022