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Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 11, 2024
At UN, Russia rejects claims it used North Korean missiles as disinformation

At UN, Russia rejects claims it used North Korean missiles as disinformation

US and Ukraine spar with Russia during Security Council meeting, accusing Moscow of violating sanctions

At UN, Russia rejects claims it used North Korean missiles as disinformation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 11, 2024
North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage

North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage

Expert says DPRK appears to have intentionally turned off sites, as Kim Jong Un looks to overhaul inter-Korean policy

North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 11, 2024
North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report

North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report

Defector testimony appears to be first evidence of executions since DPRK stipulated death penalty for serious violations

North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 11, 2024
Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack

Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 10, 2024
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead

But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2024
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
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North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report

Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals were ‘most prolific,’ despite on-year dropoff to some $600M in stolen assets

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2024
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