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Tokyo orders military to shoot down debris from North Korean satellite launch
Expert says Japan is able to intercept rockets that could fall in its territory but that tracking debris could be tricky
April 24, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage
April 21, 2023
North Korean hackers execute first-ever ‘cascading’ supply chain attack: Report
Researchers say DPRK threat group piggybacked off compromised trading software to hack 3CX videoconference service
April 21, 2023
North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state
April 21, 2023
ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks
April 20, 2023
North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul
Official says DPRK wants to operate inter-Korean facilities without South Korea, warning this would breach UN sanctions
April 20, 2023
US seeks to boost missile defenses against evolving North Korean threats
New budgets calls for $15 billion for ground-based and space defenses and investments in next-gen interceptors
April 20, 2023
ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
Expert calls it ‘mind-boggling’ authorities waited so long to investigate campaign that began as early as 2021
April 19, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material
April 19, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels
April 19, 2023
