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North Korea turns to smaller vessels to obscure possible ship-to-ship transfers
News

North Korea turns to smaller vessels to obscure possible ship-to-ship transfers

Expert says small ships are harder to identify and help cover tracks of Chinese and DPRK sanctions busting in Yellow Sea

North Korea turns to smaller vessels to obscure possible ship-to-ship transfers
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin June 5, 2023
China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch
News

China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch

Division between permanent members continues trend of inaction following DPRK ballistic missile launches since last year

China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy June 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
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North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom

Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations

North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 2, 2023
Seoul sanctions North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers over failed satellite launch
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Seoul sanctions North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers over failed satellite launch

South Korea says threat group has stolen weapon and space tech, issues advisory with US on its spear-phishing attacks

Seoul sanctions North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers over failed satellite launch
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy June 2, 2023
North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs
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North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs

DPRK officials call military spy satellite a logical response to US threats, reject legitimacy of UN sanctions

North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 2, 2023
Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
News

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
News

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June
News

North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June

Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills

North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 30, 2023
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