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North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage
Expert says DPRK appears to have intentionally turned off sites, as Kim Jong Un looks to overhaul inter-Korean policy
January 11, 2024
North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report
Defector testimony appears to be first evidence of executions since DPRK stipulated death penalty for serious violations
January 11, 2024
Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return
January 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed
North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack
January 10, 2024
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade
January 9, 2024
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals were ‘most prolific,’ despite on-year dropoff to some $600M in stolen assets
January 9, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder
January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’
January 8, 2024
Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire
Decision to suspend ‘non-hostility zone’ in Yellow Sea marks South Korea’s latest rollback of inter-Korean military deal
January 8, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year
Kim, who was accompanied by his daughter, previously called poultry industry backward and in dire need of upgrades
January 8, 2024
