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North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange

North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange

Researchers say Lazarus Group used over 150 virtual transactions to launder funds and obscure extent of breach

North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
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David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy

Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries

David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 12, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
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North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US

Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders

North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
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North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights

NK Pro analysis reveals over 350 flights since DPRK eased COVID controls, though Air Koryo operations slow to recover

North Korean airspace roars to life, driven in part by surge of Russian flights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 10, 2024
Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2024
UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

In report, Antonio Guterres endorses ‘non-traditional justice pathways’ citing increasing repression of basic freedoms

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation

Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid

Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month

Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month

Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets

Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 30, 2024
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