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North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
DPRK-linked ethereum account moved $100 million within 48 hours of sanctions designation, blockchain analysis shows
April 25, 2022
North Korea demolishing ‘backward’ mining town in phase 2 of major project
Apartment buildings set to replace hundreds of houses as part of 25,000-home construction project in Komdok region
April 22, 2022
North Korea’s on-year fertilizer imports see major dip ahead of planting season
State media recently called on people to make fertilizer ‘by their own strength,’ an apparent euphemism for human waste
April 20, 2022
North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
Analysis by US authorities points to massive theft of ethereum that likely funds Pyongyang’s weapons programs
April 15, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border
April 6, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
DPRK-backed Lazarus Group increasingly taking advantage of ‘revolutionary’ new fintech, experts tell NK Pro
April 1, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations
March 30, 2022
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Google analysts say two Pyongyang-backed cyber groups behind attacks against media, IT, fintech and other industries
March 25, 2022
North Korea-linked oil tanker awaits fate at South Korean scrapyard
Shun Fa tanker implicated in smuggling rings set to be scrapped, after ROK authorities detained it in Busan last year
March 22, 2022
North Korean imports hit 20-month high as shipments of medicine jump
January resumption of rail trade appears to lift imports, though totals still well below pre-pandemic years
March 21, 2022
