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New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
Documentary about 2023 shows leader inspecting spaceport construction, rocket launchers disguised as trucks and more
January 15, 2024
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all crypto losses in 2023: Report
Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals were ‘most prolific,’ despite on-year dropoff to some $600M in stolen assets
January 9, 2024
Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
DPRK continues to import hair to make wigs, while purchasing millions in foodstuffs and selling raw materials
December 20, 2023
North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
Air Koryo Il-76 plane with possible new rotodome could be used to detect enemy missiles, expert tells NK Pro
December 15, 2023
China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China
December 13, 2023
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations
December 6, 2023
North Korean cyber group stole weapons data from ROK defense firms, Seoul says
Andariel allegedly stole over 250 files in espionage campaign, while extorting thousands in crypto from other companies
December 6, 2023
North Korea resumes work on new warship, months after launching sister ship
Appearance of corvette at drydock may be to install new weapons ahead of deployment, as DPRK pushes naval revival
November 29, 2023
North Korea hackers poison popular application to compromise over 100 devices
Supply chain attack used validated software in sign of Lazarus Group’s increasing ‘sophistication,’ expert says
November 24, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports
November 21, 2023
