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Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
News

Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering

Action targets seized funds connected to broader scheme that saw DPRK IT workers illegally obtaining employment in US

Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy June 6, 2025
Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
North Korea News Podcast

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed

Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration

Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 5, 2025
North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline
News

North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline

Photos show mortars long confined to DPRK parades and museum are now deployed with Russian troops in Kursk

North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
News

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term

Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks

North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim June 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts
News

Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts

New president’s picks for spy chief and national security adviser suggest focus on dialogue in North Korea approach

Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Analysis

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?

The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 4, 2025
Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line
Interviews

Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line

Senior diplomat says Israel is ready to act if new Syrian government seeks to revive weapons ties with Pyongyang

Israeli official warns North Korea-Syria arms cooperation would cross red line
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 4, 2025
What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Features

What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung

Some fear an engagement push could sideline escapees, advocating a firm stance on Kim regime and defector rights

What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim June 4, 2025
Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula
News

Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula

Sergei Shoigu makes one-day trip to Pyongyang for talks on defense pact and honoring North Koreans who fought in Kursk

Russian security chief meets Kim Jong Un, discusses Ukraine and Korean Peninsula
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin June 4, 2025
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