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Court fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans
Defendant says money sent through Chinese broker helped families in DPRK cover basic living costs
July 23, 2026
Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup
Foreign minister rejects denuclearization, pointing to U.S.-led drills as a reason for DPRK to maintain nuclear arsenal
July 23, 2026
US renews North Korea travel ban for 10th year
U.S. passport holders are banned from traveling to the DPRK unless they obtain permission from the State Department
July 22, 2026
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations
The Prada, formerly known as Sophia, was among the vessels mixed up in alleged coal and iron ore trade with North Korea
July 22, 2026
Russian doctors remove chicken bone from North Korean man’s chest
DPRK patient suffered for six months as 2-cm chicken bone lodged in his chest required urgent medical care
July 22, 2026
Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network
Analysis of leaked payment server reveals internal payment workflow and chain of command behind DPRK IT worker schemes
July 22, 2026
Leading cryptocurrency firm denies reports it hired a North Korean IT worker
Consensys says it ‘engaged’ with DPRK-linked developer but identified and contained threat
July 21, 2026
North Korea eyes China’s tech to revamp outdated rail networks: state media
DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song visited Beijing rail hub to learn urban train infrastructure, Chinese footage reveals
July 21, 2026
North Korea discharged water from border dam after heavy rain, Seoul says
Release of water from Hwanggang Dam was detected by satellite, South Korea's Environment Ministry said
July 21, 2026
North Korea’s Songdowon camp welcomes hundreds of Russian, Chinese children
Located on DPRK’s east coast, the kids camp has recently been sanctioned by UK over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth
July 21, 2026
