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North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media
Quarantine awaits citizens from China as DPRK reveals major step toward post-pandemic normalcy to domestic readers
August 27, 2023
Trump takes credit for saving Olympics, averting nuclear war with North Korea
He also claimed dialogue between North and South about Winter Games was thanks to him, in interview with Tucker Carlson
August 25, 2023
North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors
Use of tools like DeimosC2 in initial attack represents shift in DPRK cybercriminals’ approach, security firm says
August 25, 2023
North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began
Air Koryo Tu-204 passenger jet was set to arrive Friday morning, likely on mission to transport DPRK nationals home
August 25, 2023
US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering
Washington previously sanctioned Tornado Cash for facilitating DPRK cybercriminals’ efforts to cash out stolen assets
August 24, 2023
US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year
State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry
August 24, 2023
Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador
Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition
August 24, 2023
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending
August 24, 2023
North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed
Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa
August 24, 2023
‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug
Many in Seoul ignored sirens to evacuate, while others bemoaned ‘confounding’ lack of preparation at shelters
August 23, 2023
