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New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date
Apparent UAV is second to appear at key airbase this month, amid testing campaign to fulfill leader’s weapons goals
June 14, 2023
Seoul sues North Korea for $35M for ‘illegally’ blowing up liaison office
Unification ministry says lawsuit over 2020 detonation marks first time South Korea has directly sued the North
June 14, 2023
North Korea uses sanctioned Russian exchange to launder $100M in stolen crypto
Expert says such designations can still play important role despite Lazarus Group’s use of Garantex and Sinbad
June 14, 2023
North Korean hackers spoof ROK web portal to steal personal data: Spy agency
Seoul warns South Koreans of sophisticated new phishing campaigns that impersonate Naver and Daum portals
June 14, 2023
North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms
Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages
June 14, 2023
China expanding prisons where North Korean escapees are held: Investigation
NK Pro identifies construction at 3 key border facilities, suggesting efforts to increase capacity to detain defectors
June 13, 2023
Seoul to pursue legal action over North Korea’s destruction of liaison office
South Korea says it will announce measures before 3rd anniversary on Friday, when statute of limitations expires
June 13, 2023
US, ROK nuke envoys hold talks on strengthening joint action against North Korea
Meeting in Washington follows DPRK’s failed satellite launch and comes as allies boost efforts against cyber threats
June 13, 2023
Russia resumes oil exports to North Korea after two-year hiatus, UN data shows
Moscow has sent 67K barrels of refined oil to DPRK since December, as two sides boast of ‘heyday’ for bilateral ties
June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right
June 12, 2023
