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Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
News

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report

Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 22, 2024
US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea
News

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea

Drills inspired by underground warfare in Gaza likely include operations against WMD storage facilities, expert says

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2024
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
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North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report

Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons

North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 21, 2024
Book review: A realist appraisal of North Korea’s ‘nuclear obsession’
Opinion

Book review: A realist appraisal of North Korea’s ‘nuclear obsession’

In ‘North Korea in 100 Questions,’ two French experts push past stereotypes to shine light on all things DPRK

Book review: A realist appraisal of North Korea’s ‘nuclear obsession’
Stephen MercadoStephen Mercado March 21, 2024
Patterns of behavior: Decoding North Korea’s responses to recent US-ROK drills
Analysis

Patterns of behavior: Decoding North Korea’s responses to recent US-ROK drills

NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK usually waits until after exercises to launch missiles — unless major US assets involved

Patterns of behavior: Decoding North Korea’s responses to recent US-ROK drills
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll March 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
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Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media

Static engine test for intermediate-range missile comes after first launch of missile system in January

Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 20, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
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North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul

ROK defense chief says scale of arms trade increasing but that Seoul still won’t provide lethal weapons to Ukraine

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 19, 2024
North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 19, 2024
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Analysis

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size

Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 18, 2024
ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks
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ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks

Reinforcement training on Yellow Sea islands comes after DPRK leader called de facto maritime border ‘illicit’

ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 18, 2024
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