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North Korean bank’s demands ‘stopped’ UN banking channel
Foreign Trade Bank wants sanctions lifted before it will play role in U.N. banking channel, says Russia’s Sputnik Bank
April 27, 2021
North Korea shows sign of airstrike drill around replica South Korean Blue House
Satellite imagery shows airstrike targets were freshly painted near the mock Blue House since mid-April
April 27, 2021
US to North Korea sanctions violators: Prepare to ‘lose liberty and property’
FBI wants to send a "clear" message with latest ship seizure and warrant for Singaporean man’s arrest
April 25, 2021
Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears
China exported key fertilizers to North Korea amid growing signs of recovery for DPRK trade
April 21, 2021
North Korean hackers use new method to dodge security programs
Cybersecurity firm outlines Lazarus-attributed phishing attempt in recent report
April 20, 2021
China-North Korea trade rises for the first time in months
Official trade between the two countries rose to $14.3 million in March 2021, according to new Chinese government data
April 19, 2021
North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report
Group-IB’s analysis of a Lazarus CC-skimming campaign also revealed malware designed to steal BTC, ETH
April 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
The North Korean leader has gifted aid funds and stipends to Chongryon in Japan every year since becoming leader
April 16, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports
April 16, 2021
North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales
At least five North Korea-linked ships took turns at Longkou Port for possible sales between March 29 and April 13
April 14, 2021
