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North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers
May 3, 2024
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch
Signs of vegetation die-off at test stand come as DPRK looks to put three more military satellites in orbit this year
May 3, 2024
North Korean hackers impersonate blockchain firm to steal data from developers
Japanese cybersecurity firm reports Lazarus Group is targeting LinkedIn users who work in the cryptocurrency industry
May 1, 2024
North Korean hackers stole files from 10 South Korean weapons manufacturers
Seoul police find DPRK cybercriminals targeted companies in new campaigns since 2022 to steal defense tech
April 24, 2024
North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
Construction at Pyongyang plant comes as DPRK continues to rely on coal infrastructure past operational lifespans
April 23, 2024
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers
April 22, 2024
North Korea deploys new malware to remotely control tech workers’ systems
Lazarus Group shows ‘special interest’ in new targets after previously infiltrating defense firms, report finds
April 19, 2024
North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
Sanctioned Nam Dae Bong broadcast from locations thousands of miles away in possible attempt to conceal illicit activity
April 18, 2024
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
April 16, 2024
Study ranks North Korea seventh greatest cyber threat out of all countries
But expert questions index’s reliance on opinions over data, arguing it underestimates cyber dangers from DPRK
April 12, 2024
