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‘Invincible’ production company denies North Korean involvement with TV series
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‘Invincible’ production company denies North Korean involvement with TV series

Skybound Entertainment is conducting review after sketch for series was allegedly found on cloud server linked to DPRK

‘Invincible’ production company denies North Korean involvement with TV series
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 22, 2024
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
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North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March

Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers

North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 22, 2024
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: Seoul
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North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: Seoul

Launch comes days after reported cruise and anti-aircraft missile tests from DPRK west coast

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: Seoul
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 22, 2024
North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media
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North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media

First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present

North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 20, 2024
North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip
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North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip

DPRK accuses Linda Thomas-Greenfield of ignoring deteriorating situation in Middle East by visiting ROK and Japan

North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 19, 2024
North Korea deploys new malware to remotely control tech workers’ systems
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North Korea deploys new malware to remotely control tech workers’ systems

Lazarus Group shows ‘special interest’ in new targets after previously infiltrating defense firms, report finds

North Korea deploys new malware to remotely control tech workers’ systems
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 19, 2024
WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea
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WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea

UN grants sanctions exemption for delivery of over $170K in supplies, even as DPRK continues to shut out aid groups

WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea
Alannah HillAlannah Hill April 19, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month
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North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month

Expert says trendline appears normal despite slight on-year decline in Q1, suggesting exchanges could still grow in 2024

North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 19, 2024
North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
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North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme

Sanctioned Nam Dae Bong broadcast from locations thousands of miles away in possible attempt to conceal illicit activity

North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin April 18, 2024
US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions requests reduced sentence
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US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions requests reduced sentence

Virgil Griffith hopes new guidelines will shave as much as one year off his 5-year prison sentence

US crypto guru who helped North Korea evade sanctions requests reduced sentence
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 18, 2024