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North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border
April 6, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
DPRK-backed Lazarus Group increasingly taking advantage of ‘revolutionary’ new fintech, experts tell NK Pro
April 1, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations
March 30, 2022
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Google analysts say two Pyongyang-backed cyber groups behind attacks against media, IT, fintech and other industries
March 25, 2022
North Korea-linked oil tanker awaits fate at South Korean scrapyard
Shun Fa tanker implicated in smuggling rings set to be scrapped, after ROK authorities detained it in Busan last year
March 22, 2022
North Korean imports hit 20-month high as shipments of medicine jump
January resumption of rail trade appears to lift imports, though totals still well below pre-pandemic years
March 21, 2022
‘Dark fleet’ continues to fish North Korean waters, though numbers drop: Report
UN Panel of Experts says over 400 foreign vessels engaged in illegal fishing in DPRK waters in second quarter last year
March 9, 2022
North Korea likely to roll out heavy weaponry at upcoming parade: Imagery
Satellite imagery shows new activity at secured missile launcher area of Pyongyang parade training base
March 7, 2022
Thousands of North Korean troops training for military parade: Satellite imagery
High-resolution image confirms trucks arrived at key military base, suggesting parade will take place within eight weeks
February 26, 2022
Seoul-based middleman suspected of transferring ship to North Korea: UN report
Oil tanker acquired around the same time Pyongyang appeared to accelerate smuggling operations in May 2021
February 24, 2022
