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US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs

US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs

The U.S. Missile Defence Agency did not mention North Korea, but experts say the test is meant to target the DPRK's ICBM

US missile defense test suggests that Washington can destroy North Korean ICBMs
David Volodzko
David Volodzko November 17, 2020
North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists
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North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists

Satellite images show an expanded runway area at Wonsan’s Kalma Airport, which is located near a long-stalled resort 

North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 17, 2020
US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run

US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run

The test came just weeks after North Korea debuted a new ICBM, but the US Missile Defense Agency didn't mention the DPRK

US forces successfully intercept and destroy ICBM-like target during test run
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 17, 2020
North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

Researchers “strongly attribute” the novel attack on a popular security software manager to the DPRK’s Lazarus Group

North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 17, 2020
Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says

Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says

Choson Sinbo is a pro-DPRK newspaper maintained by the General Association of Korean Residents, or Chongryon

Pro-North Korea newspaper is not violating UN sanctions with paywall, Tokyo says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2020
South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening

South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening

Nearly 300 days have passed since North Korea closed its borders to shield itself from the “catastrophic” COVID-19 virus

South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 17, 2020
Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea

Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea

Remarks echo Tokyo's previous line on talks with the North

Japan says it’s maintaining behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 16, 2020
South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project

South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project

Construction on the Gyeongwon line is aimed at ultimately reconnecting railway up to Wonsan in North Korea

South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2020
North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea says it tested 12,072 people for COVID-19 as of Oct. 29, with all results coming up “negative” for the virus

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2020
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19, ‘anti-socialist’ crimes

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19, ‘anti-socialist’ crimes

Appearance marks first in 25 days for North Korean leader, as top leadership puts focus on criminal activity

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19, ‘anti-socialist’ crimes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2020