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New Zealand deploys military plane to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling

New Zealand deploys military plane to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling

P-8A Poseidon operating out of Okinawa through early May to track ship-to-ship transfers in violation of UN sanctions

New Zealand deploys military plane to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 28, 2025
North Korea confirms ‘heroic’ troop deployment to Russia, praises alliance

North Korea confirms ‘heroic’ troop deployment to Russia, praises alliance

Pyongyang cites international law to justify deployment, as Seoul condemns the move as illegal and inhumane

North Korea confirms ‘heroic’ troop deployment to Russia, praises alliance
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 28, 2025
In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war

In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war

Moscow praises DPRK troops’ ‘fortitude and heroism’ while claiming ‘liberation’ of region from Ukrainian forces

In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy April 26, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2025
North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report

North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report

US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes

North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 25, 2025
North Korea ramps up crypto theft with malicious tools, stealing $137M in a day
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North Korea ramps up crypto theft with malicious tools, stealing $137M in a day

Report reveals DPRK cybercriminals upgrading tactics with phishing-linked crypto drainers and insider IT operatives

North Korea ramps up crypto theft with malicious tools, stealing $137M in a day
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 25, 2025
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says

Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says

Ukrainian president calls strike evidence of ‘criminal’ Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, as Trump also condemns attack

Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 25, 2025
North Korean cybercriminals using Russian IP addresses for malicious activities
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North Korean cybercriminals using Russian IP addresses for malicious activities

Report finds evidence of infrastructure sharing between DPRK and Russian entities, underlining ties in cyber realm

North Korean cybercriminals using Russian IP addresses for malicious activities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 24, 2025
North Korea still silent on accepting citizens found in Yellow Sea 7 weeks ago

North Korea still silent on accepting citizens found in Yellow Sea 7 weeks ago

Seoul says UN Command has made multiple attempts to contact DPRK about two nationals who expressed desire to return

North Korea still silent on accepting citizens found in Yellow Sea 7 weeks ago
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 24, 2025
US must adjust approach to threats like ‘nuclear-armed’ North Korea: Rubio

US must adjust approach to threats like ‘nuclear-armed’ North Korea: Rubio

Secretary of state’s remarks follow Trump comments about DPRK nuclear status and amid growing US focus on China

US must adjust approach to threats like ‘nuclear-armed’ North Korea: Rubio
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 24, 2025