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French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
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French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea

Software developers frame balloon launch as protest against regime censorship, but experts dismiss as publicity stunt

French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer November 13, 2024
ROK police refer activist to prosecutors for launching balloons into North Korea
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ROK police refer activist to prosecutors for launching balloons into North Korea

Local authorities allege Park Sang-hak violated aviation safety law by releasing balloons carrying anti-regime leaflets

ROK police refer activist to prosecutors for launching balloons into North Korea
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 12, 2024
North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
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North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan

Participation shows DPRK’s willingness to engage on environmental issues despite limiting diplomacy since pandemic

North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
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Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
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North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia
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Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 11, 2024
North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul
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North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul

Military says it detected jamming from two border cities, while science ministry reports over 300 incidents this month

North Korea jams GPS signals near border to disrupt ships and planes: Seoul
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 11, 2024
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
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Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 11, 2024
Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
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Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law

Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement

Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer November 11, 2024
South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
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South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM

Test of Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile demonstrates ROK’s ability to carry out precision strikes, military says

South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park November 8, 2024
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