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South Korea unveils new cyber strategy to counter North Korean threats
Move from defensive to offensive focus aligns with U.S. Cyber Kill Chain and relies on early intelligence, expert says
February 2, 2024
North Korea conducts fourth cruise missile test in last 10 days: ROK military
Pyongyang keeps focus on low-flying tactical nuclear missiles intended to defeat South Korean defense systems
February 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects warships on west coast amid fears of new border dispute
North Korean leader says work on naval projects at Nampho Dockyard is key to 'war preparations'
February 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un secretly visits new luxury mall in Pyongyang with China connections
Amid ‘communism’ revival, North Korea signals elite class remains priority and driver of sanctions evasion efforts
February 1, 2024
John Bolton warns of ‘reckless deal’ with North Korea should Trump be reelected
Former national security adviser cautioned such deal would further alienate Seoul and extend Beijing’s influence
February 1, 2024
Cuba’s new ambassador to North Korea takes up post in Pyongyang
Seoul’s unification ministry says DPRK is allowing diplomats from ‘anti-American’ countries to return to the country
February 1, 2024
North Korean drones pose major risk to South Korean airports, lawmaker says
Only small fraction of airfields have drone detection tech, Seoul confirms, but level of danger posed is less certain
January 31, 2024
Yoon calls North Korea ‘irrational group’ for developing nuclear weapons
ROK president also slammed DPRK’s rejection of concept of shared Korean ethnicity during high-level defense meeting
January 31, 2024
North Korea imported over 100,000 barrels of petroleum from Russia last year
UN data shows huge uptick in Russia’s exports of refined petroleum, though volume still lags behind pre-pandemic levels
January 31, 2024
North Korea shutters embassy in Libya marking sixth closure in Africa
DPRK missions subject to spate of closures since last year which some experts say relates to lack of economic benefits
January 30, 2024
