March 19, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election

Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election

North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says

Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 18, 2024
ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks

ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks

Reinforcement training on Yellow Sea islands comes after DPRK leader called de facto maritime border ‘illicit’

ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 18, 2024
North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul

North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul

Experts say DPRK may be punishing envoy or downgrading post, or just conducting regular rotation of diplomatic staff

North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 18, 2024
North Korea nabs $112M from crypto exchange, launders funds via sanctioned mixer
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North Korea nabs $112M from crypto exchange, launders funds via sanctioned mixer

Lazarus Group’s use of blacklisted Tornado Cash highlights difficulty of crypto sanctions enforcement, expert says

North Korea nabs $112M from crypto exchange, launders funds via sanctioned mixer
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 18, 2024
North Korea fires first suspected ballistic missiles in two months

North Korea fires first suspected ballistic missiles in two months

Japan’s defense ministry says DPRK fired at least three missiles on Monday morning, likely short-range

North Korea fires first suspected ballistic missiles in two months
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea

Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea

North Korean leader's young daughter also attends drills amid weeks of rival military exercises on Korean Peninsula

Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 16, 2024
South Korea reconvenes advisory body on unification plans with North Korea

South Korea reconvenes advisory body on unification plans with North Korea

Activist says body has no power to set policy but that members could help push updates to outdated inter-Korean policy

South Korea reconvenes advisory body on unification plans with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 15, 2024
US, ROK hold live-fire air drills on bombing North Korean targets

US, ROK hold live-fire air drills on bombing North Korean targets

Training to intercept cruise missiles and strike artillery aims to deter DPRK from carrying out attacks, experts say

US, ROK hold live-fire air drills on bombing North Korean targets
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Lina Park March 15, 2024
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