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North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack
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North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack

Spear-phishing remains tactic of choice as Lazarus group targets JumpCloud systems and GitHub users

North Korean hackers break into US software firms in latest supply chain hack
Nils WeisenseeNils Weisensee July 21, 2023
North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says
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North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says

Whereabouts and condition of Travis King remain unknown, as US officials express concern about his treatment

North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer July 21, 2023
US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
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US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group

Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year

US sanctions North Korean for facilitating arms sales to Russia’s Wagner Group
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin July 21, 2023
North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
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North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 20, 2023
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
Analysis

State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday

An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more

State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung July 20, 2023
Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite
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Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite

Flurry of statements is likely an attempt at verbal deterrence, not a harbinger of violence or signal DPRK seeks talks

Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov July 20, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Analysis

The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it

Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his

The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 19, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
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Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 19, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
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US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage

ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear

US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy July 19, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Analysis

How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country

Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things

How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll July 19, 2023
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