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North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council
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North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council

Ambassador Kim Song accuses US of pushing tensions to the brink at meeting convened after DPRK fires solid-fuel ICBM

North Korea warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ in rare comments at UN Security Council
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer July 14, 2023
North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model
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North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing

North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 13, 2023
North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media
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North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media

Kim Jong Un guided launch as state media calls missile test boost to nuclear forces

North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 13, 2023
North Korean student goes missing in Russian Far East in possible defection
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North Korean student goes missing in Russian Far East in possible defection

NGO confirms police are searching for DPRK citizen, the third to disappear in region in last month

North Korean student goes missing in Russian Far East in possible defection
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Ifang Bremer July 12, 2023
South Korea and NATO call for united front against North Korean nukes
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South Korea and NATO call for united front against North Korean nukes

Two sides agreed to enhance cybersecurity cooperation, which expert ties to push for ‘global, integrated security’

South Korea and NATO call for united front against North Korean nukes
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy July 12, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul
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North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

Launch is first since mid-June and follows DPRK criticism of alleged ‘intrusions’ by US spy planes off its east coast

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine
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North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine

Foreign minister Choe Son Hui calls decision ‘dangerous criminal act,’ but doesn’t mention ally Russia’s use of weapons

North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy July 11, 2023
North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack
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North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack

Outage followed wider internet blackout affecting websites of Air Koryo and Kim Il Sung University, expert says

North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
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Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko July 10, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
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US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week

Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public

US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 10, 2023