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UK deploys warship to curb North Korean sanctions evasion near Japan
Sanctions monitoring mission supports multilateral efforts to crack down on maritime smuggling by the DPRK
June 10, 2025
North Korea, Russia to launch 6K-mile trans-Siberian rail link between capitals
Experts say Pyongyang-Moscow train most likely isn’t connected to Kim Jong Un visit but could transport DPRK workers
June 10, 2025
North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
The man was handed a three year suspended sentence after court found no political motive behind his actions
June 9, 2025
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
Unification ministry’s appeal follows recent launch, mark first such statement since anti-leaflet law was struck down
June 9, 2025
North Korea ‘wiped off the internet’ for nine hours after mysterious outage
Root cause of overnight disruption is unclear, but expert suggests it is likely an internal issue rather than an attack
June 7, 2025
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
Launch calling for answers about abductees could offer insight into how Lee administration will address such activities
June 6, 2025
Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid
Ragwon Trading Corp. eyes export of growth enhancers, beverages and hygiene products, after years operating in Far East
June 6, 2025
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
Action targets seized funds connected to broader scheme that saw DPRK IT workers illegally obtaining employment in US
June 6, 2025
North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media
New satellite imagery confirms destroyer relaunched Thursday after capsizing at ceremony in May
June 6, 2025
Four North Koreans drift across maritime border in East Sea, says ROK military
ROK navy intercepted wooden boat last week carrying North Koreans who have reportedly expressed desire to be repatriated
June 5, 2025
