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Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

Pentagon says DPRK, Russia and other challenges justify 4.1% increase in defense budget next fiscal year

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 29, 2022
North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs

North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs

DPRK collects less than quarter of samples reported in early March, as Gavi continues ‘dialogue’ with North on vaccines

North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 28, 2022
Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Park Jin likely to share and expand on president-elect’s North Korea and alliance policies ahead of May inauguration

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2022
North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

Kim Jong Un attends banquet for officials and scientists after ‘successful’ Hwasong-17 launch that may not have happened

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2022
US pursues new sanctions as Security Council fails to condemn DPRK missile test

US pursues new sanctions as Security Council fails to condemn DPRK missile test

Unclear if North Korea will face UN penalties for intercontinental ballistic missile test as China, Russia blame US

US pursues new sanctions as Security Council fails to condemn DPRK missile test
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 26, 2022
North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

The war in Ukraine has overshadowed Pyongyang’s weapons tests, which an expert says could lead to future problems

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2022
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