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December 21, 2024

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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
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 7, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
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North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies

Andariel infiltrated 3 firms to deploy ransomware just weeks after US indictment targeted cyber group, researchers say

North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 3, 2024
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
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North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project

Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia

North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2024
North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
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North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report

Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks

North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 25, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline

North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline

Uptick implies economic relations between pair are improving but nominal value suggests overall stagnation says expert

North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 18, 2024
With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
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With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions

North Korea has abandoned bottom-up approach, but new top-down strategy is likely dependent on arms sales to Russia

With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 18, 2024
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