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Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
October 30, 2023
South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border
ROK says navy provided food and water to crew who wished to return to DPRK before North Korea towed vessel back
October 30, 2023
US, ROK hold ‘defensive’ air drills with Australia featuring over 130 aircraft
Allies say exercises are unrelated to ‘real-world threats,’ though expert says training is to defend against North Korea
October 30, 2023
US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
Three-day exercise focused on detecting surprise attack and carrying out preemptive strikes, South Korean military says
October 27, 2023
North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
Reports claim fisherman made first contact with boat of four defectors, leading some to criticize slow military response
October 27, 2023
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Official statistics show 370 DPRK citizens entered country, an increase one expert tied to growing bilateral cooperation
October 27, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
ROK spy agency says DPRK copied app used by over 20 million, highlighting its sophisticated imitation tactics
October 26, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK
October 26, 2023
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Large-scale maritime drill in Yellow Sea is ‘essential’ to address emerging threats, expert says
October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Three countries say weapons deliveries increase ‘human toll’ of Ukraine war, after US released evidence of transactions
October 26, 2023
