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North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue
June 20, 2025
Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea
Tender documents outline high costs for dog kennels, toilets and other facilities, highlighting corruption potential
June 19, 2025
North Korean coder contributed to blockchain ecosystem undetected, report finds
Repeated infiltration of Cosmos hub raises concerns about DPRK’s ability to corrupt technologies to benefit Kim regime
June 18, 2025
North Korean hackers pose as defector support volunteers in phishing campaign
Kimsuky cybercriminals used Facebook, Telegram and email to spread malware through DPRK-focused lures
June 12, 2025
New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch
June 5, 2025
North Korea lifts capsized warship upright 2 weeks after launch failure: Report
Satellite imagery released by 38 North shows destroyer lifted in recent days, enabling restoration to begin
June 4, 2025
North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts
June 2, 2025
North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
Expert says fruit shipments likely for elite, as China outsources production of wigs, watches and clothes
May 21, 2025
North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair
First smartphone by Sujongchon boasts AI image editor and voice controls but appears to crib from Chinese models
May 20, 2025
New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
US cybersecurity firm says obscure center marks ‘decisive evolution’ as DPRK blurs lines between different threats
May 16, 2025
