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North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul
Advisory links cyberespionage targeting ROK machinery and construction firms to Kim Jong Un’s local development policy
August 5, 2024
Number of North Koreans entering Russia skyrocketed in first half, data shows
Russians also crossed into DPRK in largest numbers in years as Kim-Putin summit drove exchanges to new heights
August 5, 2024
North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing
Despite narrow loss to Chinese rival, Pang Chol Mi cements her legacy in DPRK with first Olympic medal
August 5, 2024
Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now
Expert says DPRK leader is pushing narrative that he can overcome crisis without outside help
August 5, 2024
North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border
Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems
August 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams ROK media over flood coverage and claims no deaths in Sinuiju
Leader’s remarks suggest DPRK will not accept aid offered by South Korea’s Red Cross
August 3, 2024
ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods
Despite extensive damage, expert says DPRK unlikely to accept assistance as it plays up Kim Jong Un’s disaster response
August 2, 2024
Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker
August 2, 2024
South Korea launches new cybersecurity council to counter North Korean threats
Council will focus on implementing government’s cybersecurity policies after spate of breaches of official networks
August 1, 2024
North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver
Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae win DPRK’s first-ever diving medal and second in Paris in synchronized 10m platform event
August 1, 2024
