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US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
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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

US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park October 27, 2023
North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
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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

North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim October 27, 2023
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
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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

Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Ifang Bremer October 27, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
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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

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 26, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
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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

North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Joe Smith October 26, 2023
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
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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

US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Lina Park October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
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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

US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 26, 2023
US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans
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US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans

Report finds that DPRK laborers illegally working in China continue to process seafood that ends up in US

US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans
Lina ParkLina Park October 25, 2023
North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations
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North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations

‘Surprising’ closure of mission to long-time ally reflects financial problems facing DPRK foreign ministry, expert says

North Korea shutters embassy in Uganda in move to streamline Africa operations
Joe SmithJoe Smith | Shreyas Reddy October 25, 2023
40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
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40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

Interviews with new arrivals suggest threat of repatriation is driving North Koreans in China to flee, expert says

40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer October 24, 2023
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