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New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says
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New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says

Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles

New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll October 31, 2023
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
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New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery

Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia

New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 31, 2023
UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
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UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage

Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations

UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 31, 2023
Japan court rules North Korea responsible for luring people with false promises
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Japan court rules North Korea responsible for luring people with false promises

Historic ruling awards damages to four victims who migrated to DPRK from Japan under ‘Paradise on Earth’ campaign

Japan court rules North Korea responsible for luring people with false promises
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer October 31, 2023
North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report
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North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report

Panel of Experts indicates DPRK has now acquired 52 vessels since 2020 in violation of international sanctions

North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 30, 2023
North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
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North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen

Move follows closure of Uganda embassy and as media report DPRK to shutter over a dozen missions due to financial issues

North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Joe Smith October 30, 2023
Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
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Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival

New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor

Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 30, 2023
South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border
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South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border

ROK says navy provided food and water to crew who wished to return to DPRK before North Korea towed vessel back

South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim October 30, 2023
US, ROK hold ‘defensive’ air drills with Australia featuring over 130 aircraft
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US, ROK hold ‘defensive’ air drills with Australia featuring over 130 aircraft

Allies say exercises are unrelated to ‘real-world threats,’ though expert says training is to defend against North Korea

US, ROK hold ‘defensive’ air drills with Australia featuring over 130 aircraft
Alannah HillAlannah Hill October 30, 2023
US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
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US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats

Three-day exercise focused on detecting surprise attack and carrying out preemptive strikes, South Korean military says

US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park October 27, 2023