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North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions
News

North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions

New report shows DPRK actors posed as US-based firms to access sensitive contracts and aid regime’s weapons development

North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 22, 2024
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
News

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 20, 2024
North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
Investigations

North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay

New construction at Pyongyang General Hospital in recent weeks comes as Russian health minister visits for talks

North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 19, 2024
How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
Analysis

How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos

Recent breaches show how hacking helps DPRK workers get jobs, in turn providing access for future attacks

How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
News

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 19, 2024
Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
News

Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report

Researchers say overlapping tactics suggest DPRK shared know-how that Iran threat group used to target aerospace sector

Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 14, 2024
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Investigations

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader

Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
News

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 5, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
News

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says

Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid

North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 1, 2024