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Trump implies US could withdraw troops if ‘wealthy’ South Korea doesn’t pay more
Remarks come as Seoul and Washington expedite talks on cost-sharing for defense against North Korea ahead of US election
May 1, 2024
North Korean hackers impersonate blockchain firm to steal data from developers
Japanese cybersecurity firm reports Lazarus Group is targeting LinkedIn users who work in the cryptocurrency industry
May 1, 2024
Experts warn of consequences as UN sanctions panel on North Korea ends
Dissolution of Panel of Experts follows Russian veto of mandate and failure of Security Council talks to keep it alive
May 1, 2024
UN sanctions monitors conclude North Korean ballistic missile struck Ukraine
Three members of Panel of Experts share findings on Jan. 2 attack after visiting Ukraine to inspect debris
May 1, 2024
Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade
April 30, 2024
Slim majority of ROK elites oppose going nuclear to counter North Korea: Report
But CSIS survey finds most would reverse position if US backs down from security commitments, such as if Trump returns
April 30, 2024
43 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in the first quarter, Seoul says
Figure marks slight on-year rise but is still well below pre-pandemic levels, despite DPRK’s easing of COVID controls
April 30, 2024
Unification minister meets pastors to talk missionaries detained in North Korea
Kim Yung-ho asks Protestant leaders to help ensure return of six South Koreans in DPRK
April 30, 2024
North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says
April 29, 2024
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics
April 29, 2024
