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World Cup qualifier in North Korea scrapped again; DPRK to face Syria in Laos
Relocation marks third time a match has been moved from Pyongyang this year and could hurt DPRK’s chances of advancing
May 20, 2024
North Korean nuke scientists are ‘slaves’ of regime’s weapons programs: Report
Study finds scientists and engineers face unsafe conditions that violate human rights and are not just privileged elite
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korean leader also visits another defense factory, warns enemies ‘not to play with fire’
May 18, 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills
May 17, 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
Five individuals were charged for their roles in defrauding over 300 companies in a years-long campaign
May 17, 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Launch comes after leader Kim Jong Un observed a live-fire test of new precision rockets last week
May 17, 2024
North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
Blowout of South Korea and 1-0 victory over China set stage for face off against Japan in Asian Cup final
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
New measures add to Washington’s efforts to counter growing DPRK-Russia military cooperation and sanctions evasion
May 17, 2024
Dutch court sentences developer of crypto mixer used for North Korean laundering
Ruling finds Tornado Cash founder responsible for how software is used, drawing criticism from open-source advocates
May 16, 2024
