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Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes

After DPRK hacked cryptocurrency exchanges, two Chinese nationals allegedly laundered $100 million for North Korea

Trump administration punishes two Chinese nationals for North Korean cybercrimes
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 2, 2020
Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion

Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion

"Courageous" alleged to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfers

Cambodia seizes oil tanker tied to North Korea sanctions evasion
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham March 2, 2020
North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting

North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting

Official reactions to corrupt “betrayal," self-criticisms highlighted on Party daily front page

North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2020
North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures

North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures

Russian aviation authorities still need to approve the flight, NK News understands

North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2020
3920 people under quarantine in North Korea’s South Phyongan, Kangwon provinces

3920 people under quarantine in North Korea’s South Phyongan, Kangwon provinces

Amid coronavirus concerns, state media reports nearly 7000 now being held for "medical monitoring" in DPRK

3920 people under quarantine in North Korea’s South Phyongan, Kangwon provinces
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2020
On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill

North Korean army turned small islet into "sea of flames," state media says

On Hanoi summit anniversary, Kim Jong Un oversees “joint strike” military drill
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 28, 2020
Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

North Korean leader in Politburo meeting pointed to "recent incident" also involving a Party cadre training base

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2020
North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says

North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says

DPRK also extends winter vacation for students as quarantine measures taken across the country

North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2020
North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus

North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus

Ban on operation of “public amenities” took effect on February 25, English-language Pyongyang Times reports

North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2020