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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
Why recent assassination attempts may have Kim Jong Un worried for his safety

Why recent assassination attempts may have Kim Jong Un worried for his safety

North Korean leader appears to be bolstering security, possibly due to perceived threats from US and ROK amid tensions

Why recent assassination attempts may have Kim Jong Un worried for his safety
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 17, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 16, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats

Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties

Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Joon Ha Park July 11, 2024
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime

Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime

DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening

Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 10, 2024
Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas

Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas

US plaintiffs accuse DPRK, Iran and Syria of providing weapons and other aid, seeking $4B in damages

Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting

US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting

DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency

US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 1, 2024
Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say

Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say

Calls made from phones and apps from countries around the world apparently unable to connect from earlier this month

Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 28, 2024
Italian animation studio to pay $538K fine for outsourcing work to North Korea

Italian animation studio to pay $538K fine for outsourcing work to North Korea

Mondo TV settles with US Treasury over 18 alleged sanctions violations from 2019 to 2021

Italian animation studio to pay $538K fine for outsourcing work to North Korea
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 27, 2024
Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for hospitality, as Yoon slams their security pact

Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for hospitality, as Yoon slams their security pact

Russian president says treaty raises ties to ‘unprecedented’ level, repeats invite for North Korean leader to visit

Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for hospitality, as Yoon slams their security pact
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 25, 2024
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