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Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea
Unification ministry says female experts were unable to attend, following criticism of lack of women among 18 speakers
August 22, 2024
North Korean hackers shift to self-operated servers to deploy new malware family
Cybercriminals’ use of server linked to Russian intelligence signals greater bilateral cyber cooperation, expert says
August 22, 2024
Yoon orders ROK military to deter North Korea from ‘communizing’ South
President also urges army command to act as ‘vanguard of unification’ during visit timed to joint drills with US
August 21, 2024
The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea
Images taken across Yalu River show flooded fields, rooftop rescues and more, highlighting impact of poor infrastructure
August 21, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes
August 21, 2024
Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election
Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control
August 20, 2024
Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
Expert says $2M in furniture may be related to tourism plans, while fabrics and wigs once again lead bilateral exchange
August 20, 2024
US, ROK launch round-the-clock air drills simulating war with North Korea
Five-day training to feature 2,000 sorties and ‘virtual enemy aircraft’ role-playing as DPRK jets and cruise missiles
August 20, 2024
North Korean hackers exploit new Windows vulnerability to steal sensitive data
Lazarus Group likely sought to use zero-day flaw to target crypto and aerospace professionals, researchers say
August 20, 2024
North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month
ROK military says it's investigating individual’s intention to defection, while media reports he’s a staff sergeant
August 20, 2024
