May 03, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns
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North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns

Advisory says Kimsuky is taking advantage of weak email verification settings to pass off phishing emails as legitimate

North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 4, 2024
China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say

Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face

China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
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North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap

Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers

North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 3, 2024
South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats

South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats

Seoul announces plans to acquire UAVs by 2026, with expert emphasizing need to address lack of surveillance drones

South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 3, 2024
North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

Expert says cancellation of trips to check facilities suggests security officials don’t want return of Western presence

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch

Signs of vegetation die-off at test stand come as DPRK looks to put three more military satellites in orbit this year

North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 3, 2024
South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears

South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears

Seoul cites intel about plans to harm diplomats, raising alert for missions in five countries with close ties to DPRK

South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears
50 nations stress need for North Korea sanctions monitoring after UN panel ends

50 nations stress need for North Korea sanctions monitoring after UN panel ends

US, ROK and Japan join in calling for UN to address DPRK weapons program following dissolution of Panel of Experts

50 nations stress need for North Korea sanctions monitoring after UN panel ends
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 2, 2024
North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years

North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years

Expert says focus of first conference since 2012 hints at efforts to curtail corruption and foreign cultural influence

North Korea demands police combat ‘illegal activities’ at first meeting in years
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 2, 2024
Dennis Halpin, advocate for North Korean refugees and comfort women, dies at 75

Dennis Halpin, advocate for North Korean refugees and comfort women, dies at 75

Former State Department official drew on his Catholic faith to promote human rights in both Koreas over five decades

Dennis Halpin, advocate for North Korean refugees and comfort women, dies at 75
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 2, 2024
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