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North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 23, 2024
North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
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North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report

Campaign compromising government software shows DPRK not above ‘red on red’ attacks on close partner, researchers say

North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 22, 2024
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park February 22, 2024
ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack

ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack

Authorities say they are investigating Lazarus Group malware to determine extent of breach and leaks of personal data

ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 22, 2024
Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea

Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea

Channel will ‘inform’ public about DPRK as ministry pivots from promoting dialogue to drawing attention to human rights

Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city

Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city

Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery

Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Lina Park February 21, 2024
ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes

ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes

Move comes after Kim Jong Un declared unification ‘impossible’ and called for dissolving counterpart organization

ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 21, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report

North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report

Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia

North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2024
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