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North Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
June 17, 2024
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice
June 13, 2024
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea
June 12, 2024
Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years
Vessel’s visit to Rason port appears to mark first known coal transshipment under joint project since before pandemic
June 4, 2024
New North Korean cybercrime group demands millions in ransom payments
DPRK-linked hackers compromised defense firm with new malware before demanding unusually high payout, Microsoft says
May 29, 2024
North Korea appears to transfer $20M from crypto wallet in push to cash out
Transfer from DPRK-linked account hints at Pyongyang’s urgent need for funds to support strategic goals, expert says
May 29, 2024
Russia freighter returns to North Korean port amid new allegations of arms trade
Lady R’s first known visit to Rason in month follows reports DPRK is sending decades-old weapons for use against Ukraine
May 14, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales
May 14, 2024
North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
Expert says breach reflects ‘lack of cyber alertness’ and could hinder Seoul’s efforts to boost global cyber cooperation
May 13, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military
May 6, 2024
