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North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report
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North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report

Group-IB’s analysis of a Lazarus CC-skimming campaign also revealed malware designed to steal BTC, ETH

North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
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Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions

The North Korean leader has gifted aid funds and stipends to Chongryon in Japan every year since becoming leader

Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
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North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade

Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports

North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2021
US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban

The new South Korean law can jail North Korea activists for up to three years or fine them thousands of dollars

US politicians hold hearing on South Korea’s controversial leaflet ban
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 16, 2021
US and South Korean president to discuss North Korea in Washington next month

US and South Korean president to discuss North Korea in Washington next month

Experts say Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in will chiefly discuss sanctions against North Korea

US and South Korean president to discuss North Korea in Washington next month
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un resumes traditional holiday visit to grandfather’s embalmed body

Kim Jong Un resumes traditional holiday visit to grandfather’s embalmed body

The North Korean leader’s wife Ri Sol Ju and sister Kim Yo Jong joined an unusually small group at the Kumsusan palace

Kim Jong Un resumes traditional holiday visit to grandfather’s embalmed body
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 15, 2021
South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment

The move comes after the ROK military was put in the hot seat for failing to quickly detain a man crossing the border

South Korea to install AI system at border after security breach embarrassment
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 15, 2021
Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’

Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’

Ambassador Alexander Matsegora weighs in on North Korean food prices, supply shortages and dropoffs to trade

Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 15, 2021
North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales
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North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales

At least five North Korea-linked ships took turns at Longkou Port for possible sales between March 29 and April 13

North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 14, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s symbol erased from Pyongyang Station area, replaced by party logo

Kim Jong Un’s symbol erased from Pyongyang Station area, replaced by party logo

Experts say it’s part of a greater move to place more responsibility on the North Korean leader’s subordinates

Kim Jong Un’s symbol erased from Pyongyang Station area, replaced by party logo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2021