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North Korea begins military parade marking key holiday, NK News confirms

North Korea begins military parade marking key holiday, NK News confirms

Event comes after 12 illuminated objects overflew the city, which may have been high-altitude helicopters or drones

North Korea begins military parade marking key holiday, NK News confirms
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim April 25, 2022
North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
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North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up

DPRK-linked ethereum account moved $100 million within 48 hours of sanctions designation, blockchain analysis shows

North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 25, 2022
North Korea calls Yoon Suk-yeol delegation ‘samurais’ with Korean masks on

North Korea calls Yoon Suk-yeol delegation ‘samurais’ with Korean masks on

Propaganda outlets call Yoon’s Tokyo delegation pro-Japan ‘traitors’ as president-elect seeks to bolster ROK-Japan ties

North Korea calls Yoon Suk-yeol delegation ‘samurais’ with Korean masks on
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 25, 2022
North Korea accuses EU of ‘hostile policy’ after new sanctions go into effect

North Korea accuses EU of ‘hostile policy’ after new sanctions go into effect

DPRK foreign ministry says sanctions ‘farce’ shows the European Union is a ‘puppet’ of the U.S.

North Korea accuses EU of ‘hostile policy’ after new sanctions go into effect
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 25, 2022
North Korean parade likely imminent: Kim Il Sung Square busy and roads closed

North Korean parade likely imminent: Kim Il Sung Square busy and roads closed

Likely military parade could begin as early as twilight, but it’s unclear when state media will air footage

North Korean parade likely imminent: Kim Il Sung Square busy and roads closed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2022
No obvious parade sounds in Pyongyang, but Kim Il Sung square illuminated

No obvious parade sounds in Pyongyang, but Kim Il Sung square illuminated

Absence of sound of low flying aircraft and fireworks means unclear if midnight format being used

No obvious parade sounds in Pyongyang, but Kim Il Sung square illuminated
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2022
Guests flock to Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade: Imagery

Guests flock to Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade: Imagery

North Korean Air Koryo planes flying across country as soldiers continue training for parade

Guests flock to Pyongyang in latest sign of imminent military parade: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2022
US’ top North Korea envoy makes the rounds in Seoul

US’ top North Korea envoy makes the rounds in Seoul

Sung Kim’s meetings with current and future ROK officials come just weeks before new conservative president takes power

US’ top North Korea envoy makes the rounds in Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Ethan Jewell April 22, 2022
European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program

European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program

North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile test last month compelled action from Brussels, said one EU diplomat

European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 22, 2022
US allots $3 million for projects that can improve human rights in North Korea

US allots $3 million for projects that can improve human rights in North Korea

Washington seeks projects with ‘immediate impact,’ but has yet to appoint new DPRK human rights policy envoy

US allots $3 million for projects that can improve human rights in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 22, 2022