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North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
Reports claim fisherman made first contact with boat of four defectors, leading some to criticize slow military response
October 27, 2023
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Official statistics show 370 DPRK citizens entered country, an increase one expert tied to growing bilateral cooperation
October 27, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
ROK spy agency says DPRK copied app used by over 20 million, highlighting its sophisticated imitation tactics
October 26, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK
October 26, 2023
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Large-scale maritime drill in Yellow Sea is ‘essential’ to address emerging threats, expert says
October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Three countries say weapons deliveries increase ‘human toll’ of Ukraine war, after US released evidence of transactions
October 26, 2023
US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans
Report finds that DPRK laborers illegally working in China continue to process seafood that ends up in US
October 25, 2023
North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations
‘Surprising’ closure of mission to long-time ally reflects financial problems facing DPRK foreign ministry, expert says
October 25, 2023
40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Interviews with new arrivals suggest threat of repatriation is driving North Koreans in China to flee, expert says
October 24, 2023
Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says
Shin Won-sik slams 2018 deal with North Korea for limiting live-fire drills during visit to island once shelled by DPRK
October 24, 2023
