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North Korea defends right to send troops to Russia but doesn’t admit to doing so
Foreign ministry statement marks shift from outright denial, as Ukraine says DPRK soldiers could start fighting Monday
October 28, 2024
North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say
Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions
October 28, 2024
North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion
DPRK defense ministry repeats threat of attacks on South Korea in case airspace violated in future
October 28, 2024
North Korea adopts new law on anthem as unification symbol purge continues
State media did not reveal details of changes but experts assess aim is to make separation between Koreas even clearer
October 25, 2024
North Korean troops already in combat zones bordering Ukraine, Kyiv says
Statement comes as Putin acknowledges allegations of DPRK deployment for first time, dismissing concerns
October 25, 2024
UN aid groups receive OK to send health care, farming equipment to North Korea
Sanctions exemptions allow UNICEF and FAO to ship items through next year, though aid workers still unable to return
October 25, 2024
North Korea building concrete wall on eastern inter-Korean border, photos show
Barrier stands at least 13 feet tall and stretches 1/3 mile, in potential preview of plans to fortify DMZ
October 25, 2024
North Korean hackers create fake version of NFT tank game to steal crypto
Lazarus Group group promoted game on social media to exploit new Chrome vulnerability in highly sophisticated attack
October 25, 2024
North Korea uses balloons to scatter anti-Yoon propaganda leaflets over Seoul
Move marks first confirmation of DPRK leafleting in years and an escalation in its monthslong trash balloon campaign
October 24, 2024
More Western tech found in North Korean missile used in strike on Ukraine
Analysts uncover parts from US and Europe in debris from Russian attack, underlining DPRK’s success in evading sanctions
October 24, 2024
