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North Korea’s hackers launch attacks following action on sanctions
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North Korea’s hackers launch attacks following action on sanctions

Researchers suggest Kimsuky phishing attempts follow predictable pattern

North Korea’s hackers launch attacks following action on sanctions
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee May 21, 2021
Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms

Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms

State media suggests rapid progress, but recent failures to finish ambitious projects cast doubt on timely completion

Dozens of highrises sprout up in Pyongyang as Kim Jong Un’s June deadline looms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 21, 2021
Big jump in Chinese exports to North Korea led by fertilizer, food
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Big jump in Chinese exports to North Korea led by fertilizer, food

Experts say North Korea may hope to boost production during farming season

Big jump in Chinese exports to North Korea led by fertilizer, food
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 20, 2021
Moon Jae-in hoping to ratify 2018 agreement with Kim Jong Un in parliament

Moon Jae-in hoping to ratify 2018 agreement with Kim Jong Un in parliament

“Institutionalizing peace” is an urgent task for the Moon administration, says Unification Minister Lee In-young

Moon Jae-in hoping to ratify 2018 agreement with Kim Jong Un in parliament
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 20, 2021
North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead

North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead

State media hypes “ceaseless” efforts by rocket scientists to improve their work

North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2021
EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others

EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others

Chosun Expo, a North Korea-linked entity, has been listed in EU sanctions since July 2020

EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 19, 2021
Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay

Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay

Kurt Campbell describes Biden administration’s North Korea policy ahead of summit 

Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2021
Big red flag? Signs praising Kim Jong Un replaced by party slogan nationwide

Big red flag? Signs praising Kim Jong Un replaced by party slogan nationwide

Latest change comes as Kim’s military symbol was removed from Pyongyang streets this spring

Big red flag? Signs praising Kim Jong Un replaced by party slogan nationwide
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 19, 2021
North Korea may be relaxing border controls as Chinese exports rise
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North Korea may be relaxing border controls as Chinese exports rise

Trade with China jumped significantly in April, but still far below pre-pandemic levels

North Korea may be relaxing border controls as Chinese exports rise
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 18, 2021
South Korean President to visit US for five days, talk North Korea with Biden

South Korean President to visit US for five days, talk North Korea with Biden

North Korea and other security issues likely main agenda items during summit with U.S. President Joe Biden

South Korean President to visit US for five days, talk North Korea with Biden
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2021