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US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering

US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering

Washington previously sanctioned Tornado Cash for facilitating DPRK cybercriminals’ efforts to cash out stolen assets

US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 24, 2023
US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry

US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 24, 2023
Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 24, 2023
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues

Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues

Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending

Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 24, 2023
North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed

North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed

Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa

North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 24, 2023
‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

Many in Seoul ignored sirens to evacuate, while others bemoaned ‘confounding’ lack of preparation at shelters

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 23, 2023
Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children

Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children

South Korean police previously confirmed they are investigating man surnamed Chun who runs school for defector students

Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park August 23, 2023
China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
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China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July

Trade data shows China sent DPRK machinery banned under UN resolutions, while importing over $1.5M of sanctioned alloy

China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 22, 2023
North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic

North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic

Air Koryo plane lands in Beijing on Tuesday morning, amid reports that overseas North Koreans will return home

North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 22, 2023
Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment

Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment

Expert says criticism aims to show North Korean leader cares about disaster response after state failed to prepare

Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment
Arius Derr
Arius Derr August 22, 2023
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