May 13, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

Both North and South Korea back UN resolution calling for Palestinian membership

Both North and South Korea back UN resolution calling for Palestinian membership

DPRK slams US for vetoing measure endorsing membership, while ROK has stressed need to ‘revitalize’ two-state solution

Both North and South Korea back UN resolution calling for Palestinian membership
Lina Park
Lina Park May 13, 2024
Defector attempts to send BTS songs to North Korea in latest leaflet launch

Defector attempts to send BTS songs to North Korea in latest leaflet launch

Launch of balloons carrying flash drives with K-pop is Park Sang-hak’s first since court struck down anti-leaflet law

Defector attempts to send BTS songs to North Korea in latest leaflet launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 13, 2024
Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public

Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public

In interview, Christopher Ahn insists he aimed to help staff at Madrid embassy defect and could be killed if extradited

Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 13, 2024
North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
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North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police

Expert says breach reflects ‘lack of cyber alertness’ and could hinder Seoul’s efforts to boost global cyber cooperation

North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons

Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons

Leader fires sniper rifle, drives mobile rocket launcher in military inspection possibly targeting arms exports

Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year

Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year

State media boasts of 240mm artillery's ‘destructive power,’ announcing plans to deploy weapon from 2024-2026

Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 11, 2024
North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region

North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region

Unification ministry says it will consider legal action against Pyongyang over demolition of ROK government property

North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park May 10, 2024
US court orders forfeiture of 279 crypto accounts tied to North Korea laundering

US court orders forfeiture of 279 crypto accounts tied to North Korea laundering

Ruling highlights DPRK cybercriminals' sophisticated techniques which they use to circumvent US sanctions

US court orders forfeiture of 279 crypto accounts tied to North Korea laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 10, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park May 10, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
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