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North Korea-China trade climbs to highest level since early 2020: Customs data

North Korea-China trade climbs to highest level since early 2020: Customs data

Chinese exports to DPRK surge 57% in first quarter of 2022 despite COVID-19 lockdowns near border region

North Korea-China trade climbs to highest level since early 2020: Customs data
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 18, 2022
US, South Korea begin annual military exercises: JCS

US, South Korea begin annual military exercises: JCS

North Korea has slammed drills as ‘dangerous’ war games, though springtime exercises will be computer simulations only

US, South Korea begin annual military exercises: JCS
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 18, 2022
North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

Kim Jong Un guided the test and told military officials to 'further strengthen nuclear combat forces'

North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Colin Zwirko April 17, 2022
Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday

Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday

Thousands gather for events in central Pyongyang while soldiers continue training nearby for a future military parade

Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2022
North Korean threats driving Japan to consider ‘base strike’ capability: Experts

North Korean threats driving Japan to consider ‘base strike’ capability: Experts

Changes to defense posture could irk neighbors and increase likelihood of DPRK provocations, experts tell NK News

North Korean threats driving Japan to consider ‘base strike’ capability: Experts
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 15, 2022
Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul

Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul

Pandemic border controls continue to limit numbers, as expert says North Koreans’ lives becoming more difficult

Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2022
North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
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North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI

Analysis by US authorities points to massive theft of ethereum that likely funds Pyongyang’s weapons programs

North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 15, 2022
North Korean military parade training continued Friday morning: Imagery

North Korean military parade training continued Friday morning: Imagery

Satellite imagery suggests DPRK didn't hold military parade overnight, but unclear when event will take place

North Korean military parade training continued Friday morning: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 15, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol says overfocus on North Korea undercut Seoul’s global diplomacy

Yoon Suk-yeol says overfocus on North Korea undercut Seoul’s global diplomacy

South Korean president-elect reaffirms intention to boost ties with Washington and Tokyo in interview with US newspaper

Yoon Suk-yeol says overfocus on North Korea undercut Seoul’s global diplomacy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2022
US ‘closely watching’ for North Korean ‘provocations’: State Department

US ‘closely watching’ for North Korean ‘provocations’: State Department

North Korea may choose to celebrate its biggest holiday of the year with more missile or nuclear tests

US ‘closely watching’ for North Korean ‘provocations’: State Department
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 15, 2022