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North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
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North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 30, 2024
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Analysis

What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won

Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex

What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Peter WardPeter Ward October 30, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
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North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
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Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 22, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
News

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 18, 2024
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
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North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko October 7, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

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

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

North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro October 3, 2024
North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
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North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies

Andariel infiltrated 3 firms to deploy ransomware just weeks after US indictment targeted cyber group, researchers say

North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 3, 2024
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
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North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project

Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia

North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko September 27, 2024
North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
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North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report

Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks

North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy September 25, 2024