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German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang

Visit likely first by European staff since pandemic began, though Germany says it doesn’t guarantee embassy reopening

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
Joe Smith
Joe Smith February 27, 2024
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time

DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
Joe Smith
Joe Smith February 26, 2024
North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

Kim Jong Un attends ceremony for next stage of five-year housing project, even as previously built apartments sit empty

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 26, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 23, 2024
North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
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North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report

Campaign compromising government software shows DPRK not above ‘red on red’ attacks on close partner, researchers say

North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 22, 2024
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park February 22, 2024
ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack

ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack

Authorities say they are investigating Lazarus Group malware to determine extent of breach and leaks of personal data

ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 22, 2024
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