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Donald Trump claims Kim Jong Un wants him to win upcoming presidential election

Donald Trump claims Kim Jong Un wants him to win upcoming presidential election

Former US president told Republican National Convention he plans to ‘get along’ with North Korean leader if reelected

Donald Trump claims Kim Jong Un wants him to win upcoming presidential election
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 19, 2024
High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council

Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role

High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
North Korea-linked hackers steal millions from India’s largest crypto exchange
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North Korea-linked hackers steal millions from India’s largest crypto exchange

Blockchain analysis firm’s report reveals WazirX lost $235 million of funds in theft that expert says was unprecedented

North Korea-linked hackers steal millions from India’s largest crypto exchange
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 19, 2024
Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch

Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch

South Korean military broadcasts propaganda at inter-Korean border for second time in six years

Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim July 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2024
Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry

Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry

Presidential office claims predecessor installed inept spies, though influence ops allegedly took place under Yoon too

Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 18, 2024
North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June

North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June

Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists

North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 18, 2024
US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions gets reduced sentence

US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions gets reduced sentence

Virgil Griffith set for early release after court trims prison time by seven months under new sentencing guidelines

US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions gets reduced sentence
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 18, 2024
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school

North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school

Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow

North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 18, 2024
North Korea-China trade slumps in first half as Pyongyang focuses on Russia

North Korea-China trade slumps in first half as Pyongyang focuses on Russia

Exchange declines to $970M in first six months, though expert says too soon to tell if China is expressing displeasure

North Korea-China trade slumps in first half as Pyongyang focuses on Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 18, 2024