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North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations
June 2, 2023
‘Total internet outage’ hits North Korea in possible attack, expert says
DPRK websites went down for over an hour on Monday after reports that DPRK could soon launch satellite
May 29, 2023
North Korean hackers hit Microsoft servers with ‘reconnaissance’ malware: Report
Cybersecurity firm says Lazarus Group targeted ‘poorly managed’ devices in possible effort to steal system credentials
May 26, 2023
North Korean troops start marching drills in latest sign of upcoming parade
Activity follows appearance of trucks at Pyongyang training grounds, likely for event for Korean War anniversary in July
May 24, 2023
North Korean hackers target defectors and journalists with new recon malware
Kimsuky threat group’s campaign seeks to collect information for ‘subsequent precision attacks,’ researchers say
May 23, 2023
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
May 22, 2023
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
May 16, 2023
North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
Hundreds of likely army trucks spotted at parade training grounds ahead of Korean War anniversary in July
May 15, 2023
Cybercrime funds half of North Korea’s missile program, US official says
Increase in US estimate from one-third may reflect rising costs as other finance sources dry up, expert tells NK News
May 11, 2023
China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
Company overseeing project promotes trade in sanctioned goods as key draw of new border crossing
May 8, 2023
