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North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists
Phishing campaign against prominent group assisting DPRK escapees sought to steal personal data, security firm says
September 5, 2023
Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75
‘Undersecretary for thugs’ traveled to DPRK and other authoritarian countries to advocate for detained citizens
September 4, 2023
North Korean military drills with China and Russia would be ‘appropriate’: Envoy
Moscow’s ambassador to DPRK endorses drills as response to US-ROK exercises, says sanctions don’t affect bilateral ties
September 4, 2023
ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan
Unification ministry says it may fine Youn Mee-hyang for attending Chongryon event to commemorate Kanto Massacre
September 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities
Amid speculation of North Korean arms sales to Russia, leader continues recent trend of weapons factory visits
September 3, 2023
North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills
Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says
September 3, 2023
North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Test comes days after US, ROK and other allies conclude large-scale Ulchi Freedom Shield drills
September 2, 2023
North Korean embassies to open doors for events for first time during pandemic
Multiple missions to hold receptions for founding anniversary, in what expert calls move to revive global engagement
September 1, 2023
US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says
September 1, 2023
US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs
Expert says designations appear aimed at highlighting countries’ trilateral security cooperation against DPRK threats
September 1, 2023
