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North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream
July 10, 2024
5G networks interfering with reception of North Korean TV after satellite switch
High-def KCTV footage remains inaccessible in South Korea due to frequency overlap with Russian satellite broadcasts
July 10, 2024
North Korean hackers put Japan in crosshairs with new phishing attacks
Known for targeting Seoul, Kimsuky expands focus to Tokyo in possible attempt to steal info on Japan’s foreign policy
July 10, 2024
Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say
Lack of consensus has reportedly stalled push to find UN alternative to Panel of Experts, months after it disbanded
July 9, 2024
Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death
Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule
July 9, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact
July 9, 2024
Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine
July 8, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties
July 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says ROK resumed border drills to distract from Yoon’s unpopularity
North Korean leader’s sister slams artillery live fire as ‘suicidal hysteria,’ threatening nuclear response
July 8, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations
July 8, 2024
