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October 13, 2024

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North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul

North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul

Advisory links cyberespionage targeting ROK machinery and construction firms to Kim Jong Un’s local development policy

North Korean hackers stealing data to support regime’s construction goals: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 5, 2024
North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
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North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy

Changes to foreign investment law make it harder for outsiders to access DPRK economy through joint ventures

North Korea curtails foreign business rights, reasserting control over economy
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 5, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
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Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024

Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro
NK Pro August 2, 2024
Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market

Move points to push to expand business ties, though experts question feasibility and one firm’s links to arms maker

Four more North Korean companies register trademarks to enter Russian market
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2024
Singaporean woman fined $2600 for helping ship booze, soft drinks to North Korea

Singaporean woman fined $2600 for helping ship booze, soft drinks to North Korea

Shipping service employee pleaded guilty to facilitating delivery of half a million in beverages in violation of law

Singaporean woman fined $2600 for helping ship booze, soft drinks to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 31, 2024
Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID

Choson Exchange plans to hold in-person workshop in sign of DPRK’s willingness to increase business engagement

Singapore nonprofit to resume work in North Korea this fall, a first since COVID
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 31, 2024
How Kim Jong Un’s first economic strategy illuminates his goals for Russia ties
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How Kim Jong Un’s first economic strategy illuminates his goals for Russia ties

Five-year plan for 2016-2020 called for massive increase in bilateral trade and offers insights into future focus areas

How Kim Jong Un’s first economic strategy illuminates his goals for Russia ties
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 30, 2024
North Korean economy grows for first time in four years in 2023: Bank of Korea

North Korean economy grows for first time in four years in 2023: Bank of Korea

New report from Seoul’s central bank finds economy surged 3.1% as the DPRK eased pandemic border controls

North Korean economy grows for first time in four years in 2023: Bank of Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2024
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