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North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
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North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 20, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
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US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 20, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
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North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade

Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
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North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says

State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang

North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
Alannah HillAlannah Hill March 20, 2025
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
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Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors

South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 20, 2025
North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
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North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks

Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals used shortcut files to spread malware and steal data from targets around the world

North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 19, 2025
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
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Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk

Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine

Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 19, 2025
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
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UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea

Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases

UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 19, 2025
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
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North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year

Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018

North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 18, 2025
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
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Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens

Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control

Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 18, 2025
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