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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
March 19, 2025
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
March 19, 2025
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
March 19, 2025
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
March 18, 2025
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
March 18, 2025
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
March 18, 2025
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
March 18, 2025
US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
Allies practice identifying facilities and sealing entrances in preparation for subterranean warfare
March 17, 2025
North Korea says it will ‘update’ nuclear forces in response to G7 criticism
DPRK slams G7 foreign ministers for demanding denuclearization, calling it a violation of sovereignty
March 17, 2025
High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
Andrei Rudenko discusses ‘mutual support’ with counterparts in Pyongyang as DPRK soldiers help repel Ukrainian forces
March 17, 2025
