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North Korean hackers target defectors and journalists with new recon malware
Kimsuky threat group’s campaign seeks to collect information for ‘subsequent precision attacks,’ researchers say
May 23, 2023
EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development
Europe will never accept Pyongyang’s ‘back door’ nuclear armament, European Council president says after meeting
May 23, 2023
North Korean vessel issued warning to ROK cargo ship sailing in East Sea: Seoul
DPRK crew gestured for ship to sail out farther into international waters earlier this month, oceans ministry says
May 23, 2023
ROK election body faces investigation after North Korean cyberattacks: Lawmaker
Government inquiry follows criticism that voting commission ignored warnings it was target of DPRK hackers
May 23, 2023
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes
May 22, 2023
In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
Group says sanctions and talks critical to compel DPRK to ‘abandon’ nukes, repeating that it will never be nuclear state
May 22, 2023
North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
State media praises Kim Jong Un for pushing construction despite COVID difficulties, as DPRK maintains border controls
May 22, 2023
North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS
Intelligence agency says group that defected across inter-Korean maritime border related, watched ROK TV before escape
May 19, 2023
North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high
Increase in bilateral trade implies ‘significant and ongoing’ relaxation of border controls, expert says
May 19, 2023
WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID
Health body receives sanctions exemption for hundreds of units, signaling possible rise in virus cases
May 19, 2023
