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US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
News

US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering

Blockchain industry hails reversal of Tornado Cash designation, but critics say move will only empower DPRK cybercrime

US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 24, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
News

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 24, 2025
Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
Analysis

Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes

US and Russia still need to replace their own arms control treaty before they can address major differences on DPRK

Why there’s still a long road to Trump-Putin cooperation on North Korean nukes
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal March 24, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
News

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 21, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
State Media Review

North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels

An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts

North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 21, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
News

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations

DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 21, 2025
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Columns

Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza

DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US

Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
News

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
News

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 20, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
News

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 20, 2025
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