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North Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho

North Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho

The DPRK likely slandered Thae because he's against a new draft policy that would ban leaflet send-overs, experts say

North Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis August 27, 2020
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
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Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea

The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply

Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 26, 2020
North Korean hackers use European privacy laws to hide malicious code

North Korean hackers use European privacy laws to hide malicious code

Lazarus Group suspected of a social engineering attack that uses GDPR notice on fake job offer sent via LinkedIn

North Korean hackers use European privacy laws to hide malicious code
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee August 26, 2020
Kim Jong Un holds meeting on incoming typhoon, urges better COVID-19 plan

Kim Jong Un holds meeting on incoming typhoon, urges better COVID-19 plan

Politburo and Executive Policy Council meetings convened in Pyongyang on Aug. 25 as Typhoon Bavi approaches

Kim Jong Un holds meeting on incoming typhoon, urges better COVID-19 plan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 25, 2020
North Korea issues warnings ahead of Typhoon Bavi’s touchdown in Pyongyang

North Korea issues warnings ahead of Typhoon Bavi’s touchdown in Pyongyang

Typhoon Bavi may bring strength similar to Typhoon Lingling, which displaced more than 6,000 DPRK citizens in 2019

North Korea issues warnings ahead of Typhoon Bavi’s touchdown in Pyongyang
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 25, 2020
North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows

North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows

The United Nations banned North Korea from exporting “earth and stone” products since 2017

North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 25, 2020
North Korea quietly stops claiming zero COVID-19 cases in the country

North Korea quietly stops claiming zero COVID-19 cases in the country

From February through July, state media took pride in frequently claiming the country was free of COVID-19

North Korea quietly stops claiming zero COVID-19 cases in the country
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 25, 2020
North Korea ramps up anti-smoking campaign while Kim Jong Un puffs away

North Korea ramps up anti-smoking campaign while Kim Jong Un puffs away

State media has covered smoking prevention efforts several times recently, but the DPRK leader can't kick the habit

North Korea ramps up anti-smoking campaign while Kim Jong Un puffs away
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis August 24, 2020
Why Seoul’s dream to barter for North Korean booze may soon fall apart

Why Seoul’s dream to barter for North Korean booze may soon fall apart

If supply chains involve previously sanctioned entities, then even barter trade would be blocked by U.N. sanctions

Why Seoul’s dream to barter for North Korean booze may soon fall apart
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Min Chao Choy August 24, 2020
Majority of foreign NGO workers have left North Korea: Sources

Majority of foreign NGO workers have left North Korea: Sources

Only one NGO now maintaining its presence in the DPRK, source says

Majority of foreign NGO workers have left North Korea: Sources
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 21, 2020