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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery

Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night

North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick

Confirmation of Kim Yung-ho has stalled over criticism of calls for North Korean regime change and alleged tax evasion

Opposition party demands Yoon withdraw controversial unification minister pick
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 27, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms

Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program

North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 27, 2023
UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula

UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula

Guterres calls Korean War armistice ‘foundation’ for peace on anniversary of signing, warns of rising tensions

UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
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Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1

Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate

Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 25, 2023
Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 25, 2023