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Gavi ‘understands’ North Korea administering COVID-19 vaccines from China

Gavi ‘understands’ North Korea administering COVID-19 vaccines from China

Global vaccine alliance tells NK News that Beijing provided doses, without stating number or type of vaccines

Gavi ‘understands’ North Korea administering COVID-19 vaccines from China
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts June 4, 2022
US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert

US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert

Troy Stangarone cites what medical experts say is risk dangerous variants could emerge from unchecked outbreak in DPRK

US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 3, 2022
Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down

Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down

Satellite imagery shows traffic near normal levels in capital, as state media remains silent on lifting of restrictions

Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2022
North Korea defies criticism of weapons tests as it heads UN disarmament forum

North Korea defies criticism of weapons tests as it heads UN disarmament forum

DPRK’s ambassador says no state has right to gainsay its defense policy, citing ongoing Korean War

North Korea defies criticism of weapons tests as it heads UN disarmament forum
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 3, 2022
Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa

Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa

Chinese aircraft reportedly buzzed patrol aircraft numerous times in apparent effort to disrupt UN sanctions monitoring

Chinese jets harass Canadian plane monitoring North Korea sanctions: Ottawa
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 2, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s Princess yacht appears to sail to island retreat: Imagery
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Kim Jong Un’s Princess yacht appears to sail to island retreat: Imagery

North Korean leader likely only one to use luxury yacht, adding to evidence Kim vacationing amid COVID lockdown

Kim Jong Un’s Princess yacht appears to sail to island retreat: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 2, 2022
COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely getting ‘worse, not better’: WHO

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely getting ‘worse, not better’: WHO

UN health agency adds that it has yet to receive reliable data from DPRK or response to vaccine offers

COVID-19 situation in North Korea likely getting ‘worse, not better’: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 2, 2022
China signals it won’t support new sanctions if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

China signals it won’t support new sanctions if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

US should consider removing sanctions rather than ‘paying lip service’ to dialogue, Beijing spokesperson says

China signals it won’t support new sanctions if North Korea tests nuclear weapon
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 2, 2022
North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate
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North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate

Images in DPRK trade magazine suggest up-and-coming business has taken over assets of defunct Korea Kumgang Group

North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware through fake updates for network routers
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North Korean hackers spread malware through fake updates for network routers

While malware not new, disguising it as a router update is a first for Kimsuky, researchers say

North Korean hackers spread malware through fake updates for network routers
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell June 1, 2022