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North Korean port sees high activity as fuel smugglers show their faces
Three vessels known for smuggling oil or coal among 26 ships at or near Nampho, despite low official trade figures
August 24, 2022
North Korea imported more than a million masks as COVID cases declined in July
Chinese trade data shows DPRK paid high per unit price, while also receiving 10 million kg of rice ahead of fall harvest
August 22, 2022
North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak
Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak
August 18, 2022
North Korean hackers expand spear-phishing campaign to target Mac computers
Modified malware enables DPRK to hit more victims and steal more cryptocurrency, experts say
August 18, 2022
UN approves shipment of pediatric medical equipment to North Korea
Nonprofit receives sanctions waiver to send aid to a Pyongyang rehabilitation center, but unclear when it might arrive
August 17, 2022
US, ROK, Japan wrap up missile tracking drills in response to DPRK threats
Expert says Seoul’s willingness to share intel with Tokyo a ‘breath of fresh air’ after years of mutual animosity
August 16, 2022
Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy
ROK president promises aid if DPRK disarms, but expert says Pyongyang won’t be interested without sanctions relief
August 15, 2022
China’s retaliation over Taiwan endangers cooperation on North Korea: Experts
Increasing hostility between Beijing and Washington could give Pyongyang more leeway to evade sanctions
August 12, 2022
North Korea laundered $34M through popular cryptocurrency bridge: Report
Bridges connect two or more blockchains and can anonymize transactions, making them appealing to state-sponsored hackers
August 11, 2022
US-ROK working group meets to discuss North Korean cyber threats for first time
Two allies have pledged greater cooperation to deter state-sponsored cyberattacks that fund DPRK weapons programs
August 10, 2022
