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North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024
US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

Ex-CIA analyst and White House official charged with providing intel and access in exchange for luxury goods and perks

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 17, 2024
North Korean cybercriminals posing as employers to spread new MacOS malware
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North Korean cybercriminals posing as employers to spread new MacOS malware

Researcher says new phishing campaign cloned website for video call app to trick jobseekers into infecting themselves

North Korean cybercriminals posing as employers to spread new MacOS malware
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2024
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