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US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers

US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers

Washington says seizures seek to prevent cyberattacks on US companies that finance regime’s weapons programs

US seizes website domains in crackdown on North Korea’s overseas IT workers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 19, 2023
Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
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Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade

Imagery suggests sanctioned Lady R docked at Rason, after US alleged port facilitated arms deal between DPRK and Russia

Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko October 19, 2023
Russia and North Korea at ‘war with West’ and US, Lavrov says in Pyongyang

Russia and North Korea at ‘war with West’ and US, Lavrov says in Pyongyang

Sergei Lavrov could meet Kim Jong Un as evidence emerges of weapons operation to aid Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Russia and North Korea at ‘war with West’ and US, Lavrov says in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2023
North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials

North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials

Speakers at Seoul defense forum call for cooperation on global threats, but voice doubt DPRK will denuclearize

North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 18, 2023
18 UN experts demand China refrain from forcibly repatriating North Koreans

18 UN experts demand China refrain from forcibly repatriating North Koreans

Human rights experts warn returnees face torture and even execution, after report China sent 600 people back to DPRK

18 UN experts demand China refrain from forcibly repatriating North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 18, 2023
How North Korea navigates the labyrinth of Palestinian political divisions
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How North Korea navigates the labyrinth of Palestinian political divisions

Pyongyang has long refused to accept Israel’s right to exist but has taken evasive stance toward Hamas-PLO rivalry

How North Korea navigates the labyrinth of Palestinian political divisions
Balazs Szalontai
Balazs Szalontai October 18, 2023
China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission

Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace

China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Lina Park October 18, 2023
What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel

What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel

Experts say DPRK will note how militants exploited vulnerabilities but stress Hamas is pursuing very different goals

What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 17, 2023
North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling

North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling

Organizers say DPRK made decision after being told athletes could not compete under their flag

North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 17, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea

Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says

Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy October 16, 2023