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War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion
Civilian action appears most likely, but limited evidence means false flag and third-party operations can’t be ruled out
January 12, 2026
Why Kim Yo Jong’s threat of North Korean drone retaliation isn’t a bluff
Past criticism of leafleting shows DPRK has repeatedly followed through on warnings when Seoul doesn’t do what it wants
January 12, 2026
North Korea slams US plan to present report on DPRK sanctions violations at UN
Statement denounces Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team as ‘illegal’ ahead of briefing on Pyongyang’s cybercrime
January 12, 2026
7 Chinese, US nationals charged with smuggling weapons to North Korea
Justice Department presses additional charges against Chinese man serving 8 years for shipping firearms from LA
January 12, 2026
US says seizure of tankers linked to Venezuela sends a warning to North Korea
Energy secretary cites actions this week as evidence that Washington will take steps to enforce sanctions
January 9, 2026
North Korean hackers using QR codes to attack governments and think tanks: FBI
Kimsuky’s tactics allow it to compromise victims’ mobile devices and bypass traditional email security controls
January 9, 2026
Putin sends ‘congratulatory’ letter to Kim Jong Un, presumably for his birthday
North Korean state media publishes text of Kim’s reply to Russian leader dated Jan. 8, widely seen as his date of birth
January 9, 2026
North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture
A recap of everything in state media this week, from labor mobilization in the new year to Kim Jong Un’s birthday
January 9, 2026
North Korea invites China firms to spring trade fair after foreign ban last year
Chinese business group says it will join 2026 event, but still unclear if participants from other countries can attend
January 9, 2026
North Korea hasn’t resumed regular flights to Shanghai, counter to schedule
Data shows Air Koryo flew to Chinese city only once in recent months despite stating it operates biweekly flights
January 8, 2026
