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Mon, December 11, 2023 | 14:14

N. Korea diversifying cybercrimes amid drop in value of cryptocurrency: report

N. Korea diversifying cybercrimes amid drop in value of cryptocurrency: report

North Korea appears to be diversifying its cybercrimes to offset the declining value of cryptocurrencies it steals to fund its nuclear and missile programs, a report said Saturday.

2023-11-04 12:45

N. Korea says embassy closures aimed at boosting diplomatic efficiency

N. Korea says embassy closures aimed at boosting diplomatic efficiency

North Korea said Friday its recent move to shut down several diplomatic missions is meant to efficiently rearrange its diplomatic capacity.

2023-11-03 11:43

N. Korea slams US test launch of Minuteman III ICBM

N. Korea slams US test launch of Minuteman III ICBM

North Korea lambasted the United States on Friday for its recent test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as it vowed to respond to 'reckless' provocations with 'prompt, overwhelming and decisive counteraction.'

2023-11-03 10:22

N. Korea tries to profit from Israel-Hamas war; S. Korea looks for intel blind spots

N. Korea tries to profit from Israel-Hamas war; S. Korea looks for intel blind spots

The Israel-Hamas War has become the subject of analysis, as countries, particularly those facing security threats from their neighbors, study the conflict to bolster asymmetric warfare capabilities to defeat their enemies.

2023-11-03 08:16

Gov't at odds over suspending inter-Korean military agreement

Gov't at odds over suspending inter-Korean military agreement

Two government ministries are split over the idea of suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military agreement banning hostile activities against each other.

2023-11-03 08:11

Family members of S. Korean detainees in N. Korea recognized as victims of abduction

Family members of S. Korean detainees in N. Korea recognized as victims of abduction

The unification ministry said Thursday it has decided to recognize family members of long-term South Korean detainees in North Korea as victims of abductions by the isolated country.

2023-11-02 22:00

Odd bedfellows: North Korea, Arab world support Palestine for different reasons

Odd bedfellows: North Korea, Arab world support Palestine for different reasons

Many countries in the Middle East as well as North Korea have found themselves on the same side as outspoken critics of Israel over its war against Hamas. But the Arab nations and the regime in Pyongyang, a violent persecutor of all religions, have very different reasons for their opposition, according to experts on Thursday.

2023-11-02 16:35

NK might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles: S. Korean military

NK might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles: S. Korean military

North Korea might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles and portable anti-aircraft missiles in addition to artillery rounds for its war in Ukraine, a senior South Korean military official said Thursday.

2023-11-02 13:51

N. Korea in final stage of preparations for 3rd satellite launch: NIS

N. Korea in final stage of preparations for 3rd satellite launch: NIS

North Korea is believed to be in the final stage of preparations to carry out what would be its third satellite launch after two failed attempts earlier this year, South Korea's spy agency was quoted as reporting to lawmakers.

2023-11-01 19:11

Kremlin fears excessive support for Pyongyang may backfire

Kremlin fears excessive support for Pyongyang may backfire

Pyongyang’s partnership with the Kremlin is painted as having no limits these days. North Korea’s media constantly talks about their relations expanding in almost all areas from diplomacy to sports, sending worrying signals that the regime may gain access to advanced Russian weapons.

2023-11-01 16:53

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