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North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
July 6, 2022
North Korean ships linked to coal smuggling congregate at Chinese port
Expert says rising coal prices and lax sanctions enforcement appear to be driving uptick in DPRK exports
July 1, 2022
North Korea likely behind $100M crypto heist from blockchain bridge: Researchers
Analysts say breach similar to past thefts linked to Lazarus Group and that hackers have already laundered assets
June 30, 2022
Suspected South Korean hackers target North Korea experts with novel malware
DarkHotel group with possible ties to Seoul’s spy agency lures journalist and nonprofit worker using malicious emails
June 28, 2022
Newly christened North Korean ship visits Chinese ports in first known voyage
Data shows Jang Su San much smaller than state media reported, ship's unusual movements outside China’s Yangtai
June 27, 2022
North Korea-China trade plunges in May as DPRK battles COVID outbreak
Zero official imports of medications, masks and ventilators suggests Beijing is providing aid for free, expert says
June 20, 2022
Freight ship visits North Korean port weeks after picking up cargo in Busan
Expert says movements point to rare direct shipment between Koreas, a likely violation of UN and South Korean sanctions
June 17, 2022
Work resumes at North Korean aerospace base after Kim Jong Un’s visit: Imagery
Activity at ‘space environmental test base’ suggests DPRK pushing forward plans for military reconnaissance satellite
June 17, 2022
Obscure vessels conduct likely ship-to-ship transfer in North Korean waters
Activity aligns with trend of illegal transfers well outside ports due to COVID-19 and sanctions concerns, expert says
June 15, 2022
North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project
State media says framework construction ‘nearing completion’ at 10,000-home project in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area
June 6, 2022
