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N. Korean artists accused of profit-seeking
Daily NK
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July 1, 2025
North Korea organized a special lecture for artists at the prestigious Mansudae Art Studio to demand their ideological allegiance amid concerns about private art sales and “capitalist thinking.” “The vice director of the party’s Propaganda and...
⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, Ivanti Exploits, MacOS Stealers, Crypto Heists and More
The Hacker News
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Jul 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking Everything feels secure—until one small thing slips through. Even strong systems can break if a simple check is missed or a trusted tool is misused. Most threats don't start with alarms—they...
North Korea already using Russian Pantsir missiles to defend Pyongyang, Ukraine's intelligence chief says
The Kyiv Independent
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July 1, 2025
North Korea is already using Russia Pantsir S-1 air defense systems in Pyongyang, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), said in an interview with Hromadske Radio on July 1. The arrival of Pantsir missiles is another sign...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shown with coffins of his soldiers killed in Russia
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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SEOUL - In the year since North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin signed a landmark defense pact, their relationship has become demonstrably stronger, not least through Kim’s decision to dispatch at least 12,000 troops to fight in...
North Korea: Kim Jong Un honors troops killed in Russia
Deutsche Welle
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July 1, 2025
North Korean state media has broadcast images of leader Kim Jong Un honoring the flag-draped coffins of what appear to be North Korean soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine. The images, which depict a visibly emotional Kim...
Over 100 US companies infiltrated by North Korean workers, raids seize 29 "laptop farms"
Notebook Check
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July 2, 2025
North Korea is said to have operated numerous laptop farms in the US. (Image source: Micha Brändli) The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that raids were recently carried out at a total of 29 North Korean "laptop farms" operating in 16 US...
N. Korean’s Leader Mourns Soldiers Killed in Russia-Ukraine War
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been observed mourning his soldiers believed to have died while fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to images broadcast on Tuesday by state-run media. The footage, aired by media,...
Mystery surrounds first lady's role in latest North Korean public appearances
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 2, 2025
Published: 03 Jul. 2025, 00:03 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Jeong Yong-soo The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. In a 33-minute state-produced...
North Korean educators depart for Russia, led by man previously reported dead
NK News
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July 1, 2025
A delegation from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s alma mater departed for Russia on Monday, according to state media, led by a university president who was previously believed to have died under suspicious circumstances in Moscow. The elite...
North Korea releases photos of repatriation of remains of soldiers killed fighting for Russia
Hankyoreh
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July 1, 2025
Footage from a ceremony aired by KCTV on June 29, 2025, to mark the one-year anniversary of the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership pact between North Korea and Russia featured photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and others...
Kim Jong Un takes major step to boost economy: North Korea opens beach resort which accommodates 20,000 people
Mint
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July 2, 2025
North Korea has opened a large resort on its east coast, state media reported on Wednesday. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, described by Pyongyang as “a world-class cultural resort”, is expected to welcome Russian tourists later this month....
South Korea’s New Business Diplomacy with North Korea
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article is part of the symposium “President Lee and North Korea.” The full symposium can be found here. Earlier this year, I registered for an absentee ballot and voted for my home country’s special election, South Korea’s 21st...
North Korea's Kim shown honoring troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Inquirer
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July 1, 2025
SEOUL — State media images showed leader Kim Jong Un honoring the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed helping Russia fight Ukraine, as Seoul’s defense ministry said Tuesday it saw no signs of further troop deployments yet. Article...
North Korea's Kim Shown Honouring Troops Killed In Russia-Ukraine War
International Business Times
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July 1, 2025
State media images showed leader Kim Jong Un honouring the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed helping Russia fight Ukraine, as Seoul's defence ministry said Tuesday it saw no signs of further troop deployments yet. The...
South Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
N. Korean Military Training Delegation Leaves for Russia amid Deepening Ties
KBS World
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July 1, 2025
Photo : YONHAP News A delegation from North Korea’s most prestigious military school has reportedly left for Russia amid deepening military cooperation between the two nations. According to the North’s state Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) on...
Six Americans detained for attempting to send Bibles to North Korea – why the story matters
Mission Network News
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July 2, 2025
South Korea (MNN) — Six Americans were detained after attempting to send bottles filled with Bibles, USBs, money, and rice by sea to North Korea. Though well-meaning, their actions violated South Korean ordinances banning balloon and sea-based...
N. Korea's delegation of elite military academy leaves for Russia amid deepening ties
Yonhap News Agency
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June 30, 2025
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean delegation, led by the chief of the country's major military school, has left for Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Tuesday, amid deepening military cooperation between the two nations. Kim Kum-chol,...
1 in 343 job applicants is now a fake from North Korea, this security company says
Fortune
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In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady talks to Pindrop CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan. The big story: Trump says there’s a peace deal for Gaza. The markets: Gains held. Analyst notes from UBS on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, Goldman Sachs on softness in the...
Looking for a beach escape? North Korea just opened one.
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 2, 2025
Published: 02 Jul. 2025, 10:51 Updated: 02 Jul. 2025, 13:48 Visitors play at the new Wonsan Kalma coastal tourist zone that opened on July 1, North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun reported July 2. [RODONG SINMUN/NEWS1] For years, foreign tourists have...