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Mitsubishi denies sending armored Pajeros to North Korea: UN Report
Automaker tells Panel of Experts it doesn’t mod vehicles for ‘military purposes’ after armored SUVs seen in Pyongyang
September 16, 2022
US faces blowback over sanctions on code utilized by North Korean hackers
Sanctioning Tornado Cash has spawned legal challenges that could impact regulators’ ability to go after DPRK cyber crime
September 15, 2022
North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report
DPRK has been filling ballasts with oil instead of water in likely dangerous tactic, member state tells Panel of Experts
September 14, 2022
China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
Satellite imagery shows construction still unfinished on long-delayed facility, as DPRK maintains COVID border controls
September 13, 2022
US seizes $30M from North Korean hackers behind Axie Infinity mega-heist
While just a fraction of what the Lazarus Group stole, the seizure is a win against rampant North Korean cybercrime
September 9, 2022
Space radar tech reveals hundreds of ships hiding outside North Korean port
New application of AI and space radar can see so-called dark vessels rain or shine, a boon for sanctions monitors
September 8, 2022
North Korean support for Ukraine invasion gives Russia leverage on peninsula
Moscow has moved to solidify ties with Pyongyang since war began, but it still may be leaving the door open for Seoul
September 7, 2022
Why Poland could play a key role in efforts to engage North Korea
Former communist bloc state maintains ties with DPRK, but EU membership and bilateral disputes complicate cooperation
September 5, 2022
Timeline: From US-ROK drills to Yoon’s ‘audacious plan’ for North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 - August 31
September 5, 2022
Lightning strikes twice as Pyongyang acquires 2nd ship via Busan: Investigation
North Korea likely pulled same strings to purchase both ships, one of which appears to have delivered sanctioned cargo
September 2, 2022
