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North Korea likely renames Ministry of People’s Security

North Korea likely renames Ministry of People’s Security

DPRK's top policing body now known as "Ministry of Social Security"

North Korea likely renames Ministry of People’s Security
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un will “mercilessly” punish corrupt officials, North Korean media says

Kim Jong Un will “mercilessly” punish corrupt officials, North Korean media says

Special article condemns cadres who "infringe upon the people's interests" amid hints of broader anti-corruption drive

Kim Jong Un will “mercilessly” punish corrupt officials, North Korean media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 2, 2020
Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry

Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry

Seoul working with "relevant authorities" on response to social media-friendly propaganda from Pyongyang

Inter-Korean laws don’t ban North Korean YouTubers: Seoul’s unification ministry
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 2, 2020
Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices

Move could hit North Korea's international fleet, 7.7% of which flies under the Central American nation's flag

Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 1, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
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Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery

New work may be part of joint initiative with Chinese companies, comes despite sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions

Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2020
Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU

Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU

Seoul dismisses claims that planned revision of inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act would breach UN sanctions

Sanctions exemption needed before North Korean firms do business in South: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 1, 2020
North Korean schools to reopen this month after two-month delay: state media

North Korean schools to reopen this month after two-month delay: state media

DPRK radio says classes set to restart soon, with teachers ordered to "strictly abide" by COVID-19 prevention steps

North Korean schools to reopen this month after two-month delay: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 1, 2020
Elaborate cyberattack against North Korea human rights activist

Elaborate cyberattack against North Korea human rights activist

Spearphishing campaign against Committee for Human Rights in North Korea reveals deep research into victim’s contacts

Elaborate cyberattack against North Korea human rights activist
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee May 30, 2020
German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis

German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis

Germany criticizes DPRK "hypocrisy" in blocking aid during COVID-19; Russia says sanctions are "collective punishment"

German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 29, 2020
North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA

North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA

DPRK statement comes after U.S. indicts 28 North Koreans for money laundering

North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 29, 2020