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US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
Blockchain industry hails reversal of Tornado Cash designation, but critics say move will only empower DPRK cybercrime
March 24, 2025
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts
March 24, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent
March 21, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved
March 21, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump
March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war
March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills
March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports
March 20, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington
March 20, 2025
