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Unification ministry to downsize agencies handling North Korea cooperation
Seoul cites strained inter-Korean ties for budgets cuts, after president called for overhaul of ministry
July 5, 2023
South Korea has recovered wreckage of North Korean spy satellite, Seoul says
ROK military assesses that Malligyong-1 has ‘no efficacy for military use’
July 5, 2023
Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack
Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May
July 4, 2023
North Korean hackers deploy new malware variant with MacOS users in crosshairs
Malware targeting Apple operating system continues DPRK hackers’ campaign against cryptocurrency companies
July 4, 2023
Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection
DPRK earlier ruled out visits by South Koreans following reports Hyundai sought to hold memorial at Mount Kumgang
July 3, 2023
North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media
Experts say online competitions allow DPRK to hone skills that can be used in both positive applications and cyber crime
July 3, 2023
Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea
Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime
July 3, 2023
Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency
South Korean president says ministry should seek unification based on ‘liberal democratic order,’ calling for overhaul
July 3, 2023
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change
July 3, 2023
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions
June 30, 2023
