Ethan Jewell is a Seoul-based correspondent for NK News focused on sanctions, trade and maritime issues. He previously worked as an investigations and intelligence specialist for Pinkerton Comprehensive Risk Management and as a research intern for the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies.
Authorities say monthslong campaign stole some 50 email logins and impersonated secretary of high-level defector
New law authorizes funding through 2027 and requires Biden to submit strategy for combating DPRK censorship next year
Fake identifiers link vessel to Thae Song 8, a cargo ship tied to coal smuggling that may be seeking to evade sanctions
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
AI could analyze exabytes of data to provide God-like intel on DPRK nuclear facilities, clandestine activities and more
State Department also seeks ‘new generation of content creators’ in defector community to help scale up outreach efforts
Europe playing ‘catch-up’ as US and allies have sanctioned DPRK in response to UN gridlock, expert says
Experts say rules a positive step for DPRK refugees and aid groups in China, though border controls likely to stay
Researchers say ScarCruft used deadly event as lure for phishing campaign targeting Internet Explorer vulnerability
Despite decision, the DPRK has given no signs that it will lift COVID border controls to allow its athletes to join
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