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North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists
July 15, 2022
North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery
Activity ramps up at Sohae satellite launch complex after Kim Jong Un ordered large-scale upgrades in March
July 13, 2022
North Korea ramps up fuel trade in second quarter from pandemic lows: Imagery
Activity at coal terminals suggests sanctions violations, with oil imports from China likely increasing from last year
July 12, 2022
North Korea likely acquired ship that sailed from Busan to Nampho: Investigation
Expert says vessel’s new flag and owner suggest DPRK leveraged companies and foreign nationals to evade sanctions
July 8, 2022
North Korean hackers hold medical systems hostage in ransomware attacks, US says
Advisory states DPRK actors likely assume health sector willing to pay ransoms but does not reveal extent of damages
July 7, 2022
North Korean planes exit quarantine weeks after rare trip to China: Imagery
Three Air Koryo Il-76s move to regular parking spot at Pyongyang airport after May flights to pick up COVID-19 supplies
July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
July 6, 2022
North Korean ships linked to coal smuggling congregate at Chinese port
Expert says rising coal prices and lax sanctions enforcement appear to be driving uptick in DPRK exports
July 1, 2022
North Korea likely behind $100M crypto heist from blockchain bridge: Researchers
Analysts say breach similar to past thefts linked to Lazarus Group and that hackers have already laundered assets
June 30, 2022
Suspected South Korean hackers target North Korea experts with novel malware
DarkHotel group with possible ties to Seoul’s spy agency lures journalist and nonprofit worker using malicious emails
June 28, 2022
