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November 19, 2024

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US exports over $200K in goods to North Korea, likely humanitarian aid

US exports over $200K in goods to North Korea, likely humanitarian aid

Census Bureau data shows multiple shipments of apparent private aid since November, the first in seven years

US exports over $200K in goods to North Korea, likely humanitarian aid
Lina Park
Lina Park May 31, 2024
State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
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State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism

An in-depth analysis of statement against secretary-general, new houses for farmers and a campaign to catch more fish

State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 30, 2024
North Korea appears to transfer $20M from crypto wallet in push to cash out
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North Korea appears to transfer $20M from crypto wallet in push to cash out

Transfer from DPRK-linked account hints at Pyongyang’s urgent need for funds to support strategic goals, expert says

North Korea appears to transfer $20M from crypto wallet in push to cash out
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 29, 2024
Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions

Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions

Designation of nearly 20 people and entities follows Five Eyes sanctions targeting DPRK arms exports for use in Ukraine

Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 24, 2024
North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
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North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push

Kim Jong Un’s latest factory tour suggests even unfinished facility may be operational amid arms sales to Russia

North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2024
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade

Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade

Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war

Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 22, 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers

US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers

Five individuals were charged for their roles in defrauding over 300 companies in a years-long campaign

US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital

Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital

Kim’s daughter joined to mark opening of Jonwi Street project which was built by North Korean youths in under 15 months

Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 15, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
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North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers

Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales

North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 14, 2024
North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation

North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation

DPRK officials to join talks and tour Russia’s Silicon Valley, as two sides also discuss resuming passenger rail service

North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 14, 2024
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