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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border
South Korean researchers say North Korea could help determine the lily’s range after being found near DMZ.
How a fake crypto startup lured North Korean IT workers into a trap
The sting revealed fake identities, remote-access tools and AI use, along with surprisingly shaky technical skills
Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader said Russia received new ballistic missiles from the DPRK, warns of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities
North Korea turns to crime networks, mules to launder stolen crypto: Report
Pyongyang has built a complex pipeline spanning blockchains, Chinese-language markets and traditional banks, RUSI says
Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name
Following the president’s warning and critique from cabinet members, Chung said that public consensus must come first
US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war
Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise to incorporate GPS disruptions, cyberattacks and drone warfare simulations
Russian tourists shun North Korea in first half of 2026: data
A total of 3,623 Russians entered DPRK through June, down from 4,000 in 2025, as DPRK struggles to attract travelers
Crypto exchange sues North Korean government and hackers over $1.5B heist
Bybit secured an injunction freezing assets stolen in 2025 attack, alongside civil lawsuit seeking compensation
Russia to deploy up to 50K North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader cited DPRK’s war experience as a threat to South Korea, calling for air-defense and drone cooperation
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS
The launch comes roughly five months after the last known SRBM test, when North Korea launched around 10 such missiles
