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Biden hails US-ROK-Japan ties to deter North Korea as key foreign policy success

Biden hails US-ROK-Japan ties to deter North Korea as key foreign policy success

But outgoing president also warns of growing DPRK-Russia cooperation, as Trump return threatens his diplomatic legacy

Biden hails US-ROK-Japan ties to deter North Korea as key foreign policy success
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 14, 2025
North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region

North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region

Launch from Kanggye comes eight days after intermediate-range hypersonic missile test to warn 'hostile forces'

North Korea launches ‘several’ short-range missiles from weapons factory region
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2025
US appoints former special envoy on North Korea to oversee embassy in Seoul

US appoints former special envoy on North Korea to oversee embassy in Seoul

Joseph Yun to serve as interim charge d’affaires, while a senior official criticizes ‘shocking’ and ‘wrong’ martial law

US appoints former special envoy on North Korea to oversee embassy in Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2025
ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea

ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea

Allegations that Yoon government sought to provoke conflict to justify martial law undermine security, ministry says

ROK defense ministry rejects ‘baseless’ claims it sought to provoke North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 13, 2025
Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Kyiv also releases interrogation footage suggesting one of two captured North Koreans may not want to return to DPRK

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 13, 2025
US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

DPRK allegedly used Blender and Sinbad to launder stolen cryptocurrency and fund its nuclear program

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2025
Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers

Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers

Kyiv says two DPRK soldiers believed they were being deployed for training, not to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Ukraine releases first testimony from captured North Korean soldiers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 11, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 10, 2025
Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Tokyo also designates Russian individuals and financial institutions aiding DPRK’s access to global financial system

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 10, 2025
ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft

Watchdog accuses Court Administration Office of allowing citizens’ data to be stolen due to poor cyber hygiene

ROK court administrator fined $140K over alleged North Korean data theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025