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North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus

North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus

The man was handed a three year suspended sentence after court found no political motive behind his actions

North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea

Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down

Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 9, 2025
North Korea ‘wiped off the internet’ for nine hours after mysterious outage

North Korea ‘wiped off the internet’ for nine hours after mysterious outage

Root cause of overnight disruption is unclear, but expert suggests it is likely an internal issue rather than an attack

North Korea ‘wiped off the internet’ for nine hours after mysterious outage
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election

Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election

Launch calling for answers about abductees could offer insight into how Lee administration will address such activities

Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 6, 2025
Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid

Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid

Ragwon Trading Corp. eyes export of growth enhancers, beverages and hygiene products, after years operating in Far East

Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 6, 2025
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering

Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering

Action targets seized funds connected to broader scheme that saw DPRK IT workers illegally obtaining employment in US

Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 6, 2025
North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media

North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media

New satellite imagery confirms destroyer relaunched Thursday after capsizing at ceremony in May

North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2025
Four North Koreans drift across maritime border in East Sea, says ROK military

Four North Koreans drift across maritime border in East Sea, says ROK military

ROK navy intercepted wooden boat last week carrying North Koreans who have reportedly expressed desire to be repatriated

Four North Koreans drift across maritime border in East Sea, says ROK military
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 5, 2025
North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline

North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline

Photos show mortars long confined to DPRK parades and museum are now deployed with Russian troops in Kursk

North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 5, 2025