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North Korea sold illegal gambling sites to South Korean criminals: NIS
China-based company allegedly raised billions of dollars for DPRK regime’s slush fund despite sanctions restrictions
February 16, 2024
US eases restrictions on humanitarian and journalism activities in North Korea
Experts welcomed move which means NGOs can more easily conduct educational programs and peacebuilding efforts in DPRK
February 16, 2024
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer
February 16, 2024
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change
February 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet
February 16, 2024
North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh
February 15, 2024
North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report
Microsoft and OpenAI reports of DPRK AI use confirm growing concerns, with one expert calling development ‘frightening’
February 15, 2024
Seoul pastor sentenced to 5 years for molesting North Korean defector children
Chun Ki-won founded Durihana school for DPRK escapees, where he abused five students over the course of seven years
February 15, 2024
North Korea preparing for ‘quantum leap’ in weapons production: Kim Jong Un
Leader praises innovation and productivity during recent armament tour, calls for even greater output as tensions rise
February 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says new cruise missiles critical to repel South Korean ‘invasion’
Fifth missile test in just 3 weeks may presage the sort of assets DPRK forces soon deploy near inter-Korean border
February 15, 2024
