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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korean hackers hold medical systems hostage in ransomware attacks, US says
Advisory states DPRK actors likely assume health sector willing to pay ransoms but does not reveal extent of damages
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak
North Korea eyes increased cooperation with Russia, Ukraine breakaway regions
Experts say DPRK likely seeks to send workers to Russia to earn money, as sanction concerns fade
South Korea to forge new ‘strategic command’ to counter North Korean threats
Defense ministry says command will oversee ‘precision strike’ system for responding to DPRK attacks
Seoul’s spy agency accuses Moon officials of abuse of power in North Korea cases
NIS alleges Park Jie-won and Suh Hoon subverted investigations into killed official and repatriated DPRK fishermen
Child found dead in river near inter-Korean border, identity unknown: ROK police
Investigators say they are ‘open to many possibilities’ amid speculation body floated from North Korea
Seoul announces new space program plans as North Korea cries ‘double standards’
South Korea seeks to develop lunar lander, while DPRK outlet says recent rocket launch could have military purposes
North Korean planes exit quarantine weeks after rare trip to China: Imagery
Three Air Koryo Il-76s move to regular parking spot at Pyongyang airport after May flights to pick up COVID-19 supplies
US-ROK forces practice seizing ships in sign of tougher stance on North Korea
Expert says drills suggest efforts to stop sanctions evasion, but commandeering vessels is risky and potentially illegal
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development
