- ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods
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- South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats
- North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
August 2, 2024
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more
Trouble ahead: The future of North Korea’s illicit efforts to procure WMD tech
Weak sanctions and ties with Russia have DPRK poised to advance weapons development and arms sales in years to come
Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
Entire village wiped off map and transport links destroyed, while flooding at factories could disrupt weapons exports
Russia ups ante by deploying likely North Korean missile system for Ukraine war
Image appears to show high-tech DPRK guided missile carrier near Kharkiv, pointing to remarkable evolution in arms trade
How Kim Jong Un’s first economic strategy illuminates his goals for Russia ties
Five-year plan for 2016-2020 called for massive increase in bilateral trade and offers insights into future focus areas
How ties with Algeria pitted North Korea against Iran, and shape policy today
Algiers’ clout compelled Pyongyang to adapt to its preferences, but DPRK still sees value in keeping toehold in country
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage
State media review: North Korea salutes its ‘victory’ in Korean War to bash US
An in-depth analysis of Victory Day propaganda, tourism policies, letters to foreign friends and a camp for Russian kids
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales
Going for gold: What North Korea stands to gain from hacking the Olympics
While Russia remains biggest threat, experts say DPRK could use Games to raise funds and make its mark on global stage
What North Korea’s inflated grain prices reveal about persistent food insecurity
Surging food prices have increased economic pressures on households, even as incomes have dropped since before pandemic
Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues
Meanwhile, imports of construction materials in June may point to effort to renovate tourism facilities, expert says
North Korea-linked hackers steal millions from India’s largest crypto exchange
Blockchain analysis firm’s report reveals WazirX lost $235 million of funds in theft that expert says was unprecedented
State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
An in-depth review of inclement seasonal weather, plenum follow-ups and condemnation of Japan-Germany ‘nexus’
What the US charges against Sue Mi Terry mean for North Korea policymakers
Indictment of DPRK expert spotlights extent of influence ops in Washington, but it may just be the tip of the iceberg
North Korean cybercriminals posing as employers to spread new MacOS malware
Researcher says new phishing campaign cloned website for video call app to trick jobseekers into infecting themselves
Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic
Bricks in the wall: How North Korean textbooks indoctrinate support for regime
DPRK’s messages can shape defector resettlement in ROK, encouraging engagement but hampering understanding of democracy
Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
Deliveries are first via border bridge since 2021, following Russian firm’s restart of coal transshipment through Rason
ANALYSIS & REPORTS
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more
Trouble ahead: The future of North Korea’s illicit efforts to procure WMD tech
Weak sanctions and ties with Russia have DPRK poised to advance weapons development and arms sales in years to come
Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
Entire village wiped off map and transport links destroyed, while flooding at factories could disrupt weapons exports
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- 01North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
- 02Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
- 03Trouble ahead: The future of North Korea’s illicit efforts to procure WMD tech
- 04Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
- 05Russia ups ante by deploying likely North Korean missile system for Ukraine war
- 06How Kim Jong Un’s first economic strategy illuminates his goals for Russia ties
- 07How ties with Algeria pitted North Korea against Iran, and shape policy today
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