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40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

Interviews with new arrivals suggest threat of repatriation is driving North Koreans in China to flee, expert says

40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 24, 2023
Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says

Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says

Shin Won-sik slams 2018 deal with North Korea for limiting live-fire drills during visit to island once shelled by DPRK

Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 24, 2023
North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months

North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months

Air Koryo plane landed in China on Tuesday, latest in series of flights since DPRK began to ease border controls

North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 24, 2023
Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul

Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul

South Korean authorities say presumed defectors are under investigation after being found off east coast Tuesday morning

Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 24, 2023
Family appeals to UN to stop repatriation of North Korean woman in China

Family appeals to UN to stop repatriation of North Korean woman in China

Appeal says Kim Sun-hyang is being held in Chinese prison, naming one of 2,000 who face forced return for first time

Family appeals to UN to stop repatriation of North Korean woman in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 23, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
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Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery

NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation

Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko October 23, 2023
US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings

US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings

American B-52H nuclear bomber joins exercise off Korea’s southern coast aimed at deterring Pyongyang

US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 23, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in software development app: Report
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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in software development app: Report

Attackers could use exploit to compromise software while it’s still under development, expert says

North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in software development app: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 20, 2023
Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
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Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade

Surge in wheat purchases points to effort to diversify diets, while imports of sanctioned goods increase 19-fold

Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 20, 2023
US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, soliciting child porn

US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, soliciting child porn

US Army charges Travis King with eight violations of military law following his release from two-month detention in DPRK

US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, soliciting child porn
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy October 20, 2023
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