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North Korea-China trade dropped to $229.4 million in July as DPRK imports fell for a third straight month, new data shows
North Korea-China trade continues to slip as imports fall for third month
July trade dropped to $229.4 million, even as DPRK exports rebounded following two months of decline
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Russia will unveil a monument this fall for North Korean soldiers who fought in Kursk, Defense Minister Belousov said
Russia to unveil monument for North Korean soldiers in fall: defense chief
The unveiling is set to come amid Russia-DPRK’s comprehensive promotion of combat ties with awards and documentary films
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Trump says Kim Jong Un responded positively after he ordered a substantial cut to US-South Korea military drills. North Korean state media made no mention of Trump's overtures.
Trump says Kim Jong Un responded ‘positively’ to downsized military drill talk
North Korean state media omitted any mention of Trump’s overtures on Tuesday
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Unusual activity by North Korea on an island raises questions about plans for a new west coast naval base
North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Satellite imagery shows activity starting after Kim Jong Un demanded bases for new warships in June
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While evidence of the burgeoning trade between North Korea and Russia is clear, more is needed to deduce that a broader economic change is taking place
Growing Russia-North Korea trade may not yet transform DPRK’s economy
DPRK-Russia commercial ties are becoming more visible, but the data shows gains so far remain in heavy industries
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Trump says the U.S. will substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Trump praises relationship with Kim Jong Un, reduces military drills with Seoul
U.S. directs Pentagon to scale back annual military exercises with ROK, cites Seoul’s unwillingness to help against Iran
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North Korea imposed restrictions on foreign tourists who previously traveled to 11 African countries and France, according to a Russian tour association
North Korea imposes Ebola-related travel restrictions on foreign tourists
New rules cover 11 African states and France as Pyongyang steps up precautions against the deadly virus
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North Korean state media stayed silent on its recent ballistic missile launches but ramped up anti-Japan rhetoric ahead of Liberation Day
North Korea silent on missile launches but outspoken ahead of Liberation Day
A recap of everything in state media this week, from critiques of Japan’s military buildup to summertime resort trips
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North Korea warned that South Korea's first nuclear-powered submarine could set off 'nuclear dominoes' across Asia
Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns
Pyongyang denounces US-ROK-Japan for advancing a potential ‘second AUKUS,’ despite pursuing its own nuclear submarines
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In South Korea, the North is generally referred to as North Korea; however, North Korea officially refers to itself as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK
Referring to an internationally recognized government by its official name can contribute to peace, an expert said.
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North Korea's latest suspected ballistic missile was 'believed to have already fallen,' according to Japan, suggesting it flew only briefly.
North Korea appears to conduct second missile test in a week: Japan
Brief flight time suggests another short-range ballistic missile, though Pyongyang did not publicize Aug. 6 launch
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North Korean IT workers thought they had landed a lucrative crypto job. Instead, they walked into a sting that exposed their evolving playbook.
How a fake crypto startup lured North Korean IT workers into a trap
The sting revealed fake identities, remote-access tools and AI use, along with surprisingly shaky technical skills
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This flower found near the DMZ is highly valued in South Korea for its ornamental appeal
Rare flower discovered on mountain near North Korean border
South Korean researchers say North Korea could help determine the lily’s range after being found near DMZ.
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Russia cannot wage war without North Korean reinforcements, Zelensky says.
Russia can’t fight Ukraine without North Korea’s help: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader said Russia received new ballistic missiles from the DPRK, warns of Pyongyang’s growing capabilities
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North Korean officials previously complained when their country wasn't called 'Democratic People's Republic of Korea.'
Unification Minister walks back push to call North Korea by its official name
Following the president’s warning and critique from cabinet members, Chung said that public consensus must come first
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South Korea and the US will soon hold their large-scale military exercise from Aug. 17 to 27, with drills shaped by lessons from the Ukraine war.
US-ROK drills to counter North Korean threats shaped by lessons from Ukraine war
Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise to incorporate GPS disruptions, cyberattacks and drone warfare simulations
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A North Korean defector recalls rampant theft in the 1990s: thieves cut her backpack on a train and even took the shoes off her feet. Soldiers later stole her family's aluminum cauldron and rice, leaving them hungry.
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UPDATE: This marks North Korea's first short-range ballistic missile test in about five months.
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North Korea launched an 'unidentified projectile' toward the East Sea/Sea of Japan late Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
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The South Korean official said the two Koreas should begin by 'calling each other by name' and abandon rhetoric fueling confrontation and hostility.
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Kim Yo Jong accused Japan of becoming a 'war state' after its first-ever Tomahawk missile test, warning of 'additional military options' from Pyongyang.
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North Korea has denounced a first-ever joint advisory from 11 countries warning about its remote IT worker schemes, calling the allegations a US-led attempt to tarnish its image.
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New satellite imagery shows North Korea is building a sprawling new complex beside the Pyongyang Earth Station.
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Japan's new defense white paper warns Russian military cooperation could strengthen North Korea's forces over the medium to long term.
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The U.S. Justice Department has subpoenaed freelance journalist Matthew Cole over a New York Times investigation into an alleged 2019 Navy SEAL mission to plant a listening device in North Korea. https://www.nknews.org/?p=978193
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South Korea has deployed this year’s first Cheongung-II battery, bolstering lower-tier defense against North Korean ballistic missiles. https://www.nknews.org/?p=978186
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South Korean authorities and private firms warn state-backed North Korean hackers are ramping up phishing and watering hole attacks, including hijacked news and hospital sites. https://www.nknews.org/pro/?p=2243302
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Kim Jong Un honored Korean War veterans during North Korea’s Victory Day, with state media praising Kim Il Sung’s “wartime feats." https://www.nknews.org/pro/?p=2243258
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North Korean cybercrime group Sapphire Sleet is expanding software supply chain attacks by compromising the widely used open-source code libraries Axios, Debug, Chalk and Typo-crypto, according to new research from Amazon https://www.nknews.org/pro/?p=2243252
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