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November 19, 2024

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Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
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Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report

Researchers say overlapping tactics suggest DPRK shared know-how that Iran threat group used to target aerospace sector

Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 14, 2024
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
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North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader

Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 5, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says

Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 1, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 30, 2024
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
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What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won

Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex

What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 30, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 18, 2024
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