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US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement
Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging
October 31, 2024
North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says
First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election
October 31, 2024
North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report
Security firm warns collaboration between DPRK’s Andariel and Play group could herald more damaging attacks worldwide
October 30, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
October 30, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul
Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China
October 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats
Former North Korean envoys say leader ordered measures to deflect attention from abuses and even pushed limited reforms
October 30, 2024
North Korea plagued by one of world’s highest tuberculosis rates: WHO data
UN health agency lists DPRK as high-risk country for seventh straight year, with estimated 135K cases in 2023
October 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says
NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war
October 29, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visits Russia amid criticism of DPRK troop deployment
Choe Son Hui’s trip trumpets ‘unbreakable unity’ and may aim to normalize military cooperation in Ukraine, expert says
October 29, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
