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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
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
63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul
All arrived through third countries, while DPRK soldier who crossed border in June was excluded from tally
Russia to deploy North Korean missile unit and launchers to Ukraine border: Kyiv
Ukrainian spy agency claims North Korea is sending 90 soldiers, 120 missiles and six launchers, with more to follow
