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Kim Yo Jong spurns Seoul’s overtures, and US targets North Korean laptop farms
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses what’s behind Pyongyang’s criticism of Lee Jae-myung, and baseball in the DPRK
July 29, 2025
How North Korea hijacked America’s national pastime to take a swing at the US
Popular during Japanese rule, baseball fell out of favor in the DPRK but has occasionally served its propaganda goals
July 25, 2025
American who ran ‘laptop farm’ for North Korean IT workers sentenced to prison
US court hands down 8 year sentence to Christina Chapman over her role in scheme that raised millions for Pyongyang
July 25, 2025
US blacklists North Korean company, three individuals over IT worker schemes
Treasury alleges accused raised money for DPRK in violation of sanctions, as FBI issues advisory on IT labor threats
July 25, 2025
Canada issues advisory about dangers of hiring North Korean IT workers
Warning comes amid growing concern about DPRK efforts to earn cash through remote work for foreign companies
July 23, 2025
Global baseball chief visits North Korea, a country without a single ballpark
World Baseball Softball Confederation trip hints at effort to popularize America’s pastime ahead of 2028 Olympics
July 21, 2025
North Korea has named longtime diplomat as new ambassador to Austria: Sources
Sources say DPRK also set to appoint foreign ministry official as envoy to Germany but that Berlin may not approve
July 18, 2025
North Korea’s $1.5B Bybit heist drives crypto crime to record high in first half
Theft from Dubai exchange accounts for 70% of virtual currency stolen this year, though DPRK actors have laid low since
July 18, 2025
RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts
US-funded outlet confirms suspension of Korean radio channel and news reporting as it fights to sustain operations
July 17, 2025
North Korean hypersonic missiles pose ‘grave’ threat to Japan, Tokyo warns
Annual defense white paper endorses modern interceptors to counter evolving threats, outlining DPRK nuclear advances
July 16, 2025
