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UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country

UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country

Joe Colombano will oversee UN organizations but will work remotely as talks continue on return of foreign staff to DPRK

UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 6, 2024
North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills

North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills

DPRK statement refers to mobilization of army for construction to lower tensions and seem more responsible, experts say

North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Lina Park March 5, 2024
North Korean hackers upload malware to popular open-source software repository
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North Korean hackers upload malware to popular open-source software repository

Targeting decentralized repositories like PyPI enables DPRK to carry out large-scale attacks against users, expert says

North Korean hackers upload malware to popular open-source software repository
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 5, 2024
Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier

Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier

AFC reportedly examining condition of stadium and hotels to determine if March 26 match against Japan can go ahead

Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 5, 2024
North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul

North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul

Spy agency says theft from two companies likely aims to support DPRK weapons and satellite programs

North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 4, 2024
North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

Freedom House cites DPRK’s pervasive surveillance and prison camps, placing country with likes of Syria and South Sudan

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
Lina Park
Lina Park March 4, 2024
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump

State media marks fifth anniversary of summit with Vietnam while making no mention of failed US-DPRK talks on same visit

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park March 4, 2024
US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats

US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats

Joint aerial training with F-15K and F-16 jets headlines first day of Freedom Shield large-scale exercises

US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 4, 2024
North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery
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North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery

Worker camp appears near unopened resort as hundreds of homes demolished, suggesting resumption of work or new project

North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2024
North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows
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North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows

Expert says Kwalliso No. 25 was likely preparing for rise in prisoners due to harsh new laws and border reopening

North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jacob Bogle March 1, 2024
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