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China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
Trade data shows China sent DPRK machinery banned under UN resolutions, while importing over $1.5M of sanctioned alloy
August 22, 2023
Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
Satellite imagery shows block formations at parade training ground ahead of event scheduled for Sept. 9
August 18, 2023
North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean
August 17, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
Movement across three blockchains appears to be effort to launder part of some $300M in proceeds from recent attacks
August 9, 2023
US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
Researchers allege Cloudzy is tied to Iran and allowed 17 threat groups to exploit its services, including 4 from DPRK
August 3, 2023
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport
August 2, 2023
North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign
Security firm says attacks bear hallmarks of DPRK efforts to target South Koreans, while also compromising ROK websites
July 31, 2023
North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night
July 27, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program
July 27, 2023
