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North Korea behind years of cyberattacks against Japanese crypto firms: Tokyo
Japanese police say attacks show fingerprints of DPRK-linked Lazarus Group like spear-phishing and social engineering
October 17, 2022
Why China’s Party Congress is unlikely to deter North Korea from missile tests
Launches could disrupt benefactor’s big moment, but Beijing appears to be taking Pyongyang’s side on drills over US
October 14, 2022
South Korea announces first unilateral sanctions on North Korea in five years
New designations on over 30 persons and organizations are response to DPRK’s recent missile ‘provocations,’ Seoul says
October 14, 2022
Seoul’s new sanctions on North Korea change little but set stage for next steps
South Korea has array of options to up ante if DPRK conducts nuclear test, though it risks feeding cycle of escalation
October 14, 2022
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
October 12, 2022
North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress
UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation
October 11, 2022
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
October 8, 2022
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash
October 7, 2022
Seoul NGO suspected of illegally importing North Korean art, under investigation
South Korean authorities looking into whether organization brought in paintings without receiving government approval
October 7, 2022
