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US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
The U.S. has lifted sanctions against an anonymized cryptocurrency mixer linked to North Korean money laundering, an action blockchain professionals and privacy advocates have hailed as a major victory against …
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
North Korea must not be rewarded for deploying troops to fight in the Ukraine war, according to South Korea’s foreign minister, emphasizing the need to halt “illegal military cooperation” between …
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
The U.N. Human Rights Council is set to address concerns over North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in its newest resolution, a draft put forward by Australia and …
China’s New Economic Coercion Toolkit
Sanctions, export controls and other administrative measures are increasingly crucial in Beijing’s efforts to push back against foreign government actions with asymmetric retaliation.
Amid Panama Port Sale, China Demands Patriotism From Its Private Sector
The Chinese government frequently demands that businesses prove their political loyalty – even at the cost of their own financial interests.
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
South Korea is investigating two North Koreans reportedly found aboard a small wooden boat that drifted into ROK waters in the Yellow Sea this month, Seoul’s unification ministry confirmed on …
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
North Korean apples can now be found on display in supermarkets at major cities in the Russian Far East, despite violating U.N. sanctions on DPRK agricultural imports that Moscow once …
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
North Korea has condemned the U.S. for sending “weird questionnaires” to U.N. and international organizations asking about potential affiliations with communist or anti-American groups, labeling it as an attempt to …
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Just two months into Donald Trump’s presidency, North Korea is already facing a shifting geopolitical landscape that could have profound consequences for its future. While Trump has not yet taken …
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang on Friday for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to Russian and DPRK state media, as the allies …
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
North Korea successfully tested a “new-generation” air defense missile system on Thursday, according to state media, as U.S. and South Korean forces concluded their 10-day Freedom Shield military exercises. The …
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
North Korea has condemned Japan’s reported plans to deploy long-range missile units capable of striking the DPRK, calling the move a “dangerous provocation” despite Tokyo’s insistence that it is still …
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
The roar of massive Chinook helicopters filled the air near the inter-Korean border on Thursday as U.S.-ROK forces worked in tandem to build a temporary bridge over a river crossing, …
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia have “perpetuated” the war in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, in what appears to be the Trump administration’s most direct criticism …
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea has raised concerns about North Korea’s treatment of soldiers and protections for DPRK prisoners of war captured by Ukraine, expressing support for the latest recommendations by the U.N. …
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
A White House order suspending funding for U.S. foreign assistance programs has precipitated an existential crisis for North Korean human rights organizations, likely forcing some to shutter entirely and raising …
North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese cybersecurity firm. Trend Micro’s Trend …
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine says it has destroyed three North Korean Koksan self-propelled guns in Russia’s Kursk region, releasing the first evidence that not only DPRK infantry but also artillery supported Russia’s successful …
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
The U.N. has granted the World Health Organization (WHO) a new sanctions exemption to send laboratory equipment to North Korea to help combat vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The WHO will have …
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Nearly four years ago, a North Korean defector surnamed Kim received a phone call from her nephew still in the DPRK. He had a proposal: Would she help other defectors …
China’s 2 Sessions: Slow Growth Collides With Tech Supremacy
China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
North Korea’s trade with China jumped in the first two months of the year, according to official data, driven by both strong imports and one of its best months for …
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
The heads of North Korean neighborhood watch units tasked with spying on citizens gathered in Pyongyang for a “national meeting” this week, according to state media, in a rare event …
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
North Korean troops have played a pivotal role in Russia’s successful counteroffensive in Kursk, shaping the lay of the land for peace negotiations and setting up a potential expansion of …
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Dozens of North Korean officials and entrepreneurs departed for Moscow on Monday, looking to push forward health care and economic cooperation with Russia after the allies’ military successes against Ukraine …