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North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

Coverage of Sinchon Museum showcasing alleged American atrocities continues without explicit U.S. mention

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2020
No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address

Speech departed from previous two addresses, both of which made prominent mention of DPRK issue

No mention of North Korea in Trump’s third State of the Union Address
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 4, 2020
North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production

DPRK also using "our style" disinfectant to fight coronavirus spread, state media claims

North Korean factories taking “emergency” steps to increase face mask production
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

Diplomats and NGO workers not allowed to visit shops and hotels in Pyongyang through at least February 15, MFA says

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2020
Chinese grain shipments to North Korea rose in December, data shows
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Chinese grain shipments to North Korea rose in December, data shows

Chinese corn exports to DPRK jumped 362% from November to December

Chinese grain shipments to North Korea rose in December, data shows
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 4, 2020
New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today

Latest "Jindallae"-brand models popular thanks to their "unique appearance, function, and convenience," state media says

New North Korean smartphones using AI, facial recognition technology: DPRK Today
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2020
Malware campaign targeting U.S. government likely linked to North Korea: report

Malware campaign targeting U.S. government likely linked to North Korea: report

Malicious code reportedly distributed by "Konni" group of DPRK-linked hackers

Malware campaign targeting U.S. government likely linked to North Korea: report
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee February 3, 2020
Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

DPRK flag carrier Air Koryo also updates schedule to reflect flight cancellations

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2020
North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy

North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy

In first meeting this year, DPRK technocrats pledge to consolidate state's "unified guidance" in enterprise

North Korean Cabinet moves to strengthen Pyongyang’s oversight over the economy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2020
State Department offers $2.4 million for human rights projects in North Korea

State Department offers $2.4 million for human rights projects in North Korea

Projects should focus on information dissemination in DPRK, global awareness of human rights abuses, State Dept. says

State Department offers $2.4 million for human rights projects in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer February 1, 2020