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North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

Researchers say two DPRK threat groups sought to steal confidential information to advance country’s weapons programs

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 8, 2023
UNC says unclear when JSA tours will resume, weeks after Travis King crossing

UNC says unclear when JSA tours will resume, weeks after Travis King crossing

Suspension is latest obstacle to normalizing tours of area on North Korean border, following yearslong COVID closure

UNC says unclear when JSA tours will resume, weeks after Travis King crossing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 7, 2023
US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

Democratic lawmakers warn DPRK using billions in stolen crypto to fund weapons, calling for White House to detail plans

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 7, 2023
North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy

North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy

Expert says rare statement by DPRK mission repeats familiar grievances and dovetails with Russian and Chinese positions

North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023
Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Eric Penton-Voak says Beijing and Moscow have diluted UN Panel of Experts report, months after being forced to step down

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 4, 2023
North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says

North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says

Embassy tells NK News it isolated for 7 days, raising questions about DPRK’s COVID policies and use of bubble for visit

North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 4, 2023
US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
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US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report

Researchers allege Cloudzy is tied to Iran and allowed 17 threat groups to exploit its services, including 4 from DPRK

US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 3, 2023
UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King

UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King

It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details

UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 3, 2023
South Korea to hold nationwide evacuation drill against North Korean air raids

South Korea to hold nationwide evacuation drill against North Korean air raids

All residents will be required to seek shelter during Aug. 23 exercise, the first in 6 years

South Korea to hold nationwide evacuation drill against North Korean air raids
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 3, 2023
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