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Wigs and hair dominate North Korea-China trade in June, outshining other goods
Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages
July 20, 2023
Major North Korean websites go offline after problem with Russian data link
Expert rules out cyberattack for outages that lasted up to 25 minutes, stating power shortages may also be to blame
July 18, 2023
Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade
Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary
July 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
July 14, 2023
North Korean foreign ministry website goes down for 7 hours after likely attack
Outage followed wider internet blackout affecting websites of Air Koryo and Kim Il Sung University, expert says
July 11, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit Google browser feature to remotely control systems
Kimsuky threat group is utilizing Chrome Remote Desktop in new campaign, South Korean researchers say
July 7, 2023
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships
July 7, 2023
North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
Air force and missile vehicle training points to large-scale event, as likely stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square
July 5, 2023
North Korean hackers deploy new malware variant with MacOS users in crosshairs
Malware targeting Apple operating system continues DPRK hackers’ campaign against cryptocurrency companies
July 4, 2023
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
June 30, 2023
