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US Army charges Travis King with desertion for crossing into North Korea: Report

October 19, 2023

US Army charges Travis King with desertion for crossing into North Korea: Report

The U.S. Army has charged Travis King with desertion after he crossed the border from South Korea during a tour of the demilitarized zone in July.

Thousand of remote IT workers for US companies sent wages to North Korea to fund weapons programs, FBI says

October 19, 2023

Thousand of remote IT workers for US companies sent wages to North Korea to fund weapons programs, FBI says

Remote IT workers for U.S. companies have sent millions of dollars in wages to North Korea to fund its weapons program, the FBI said.

South Korea examines Kim Jong Un’s lifestyle, spending habits

October 19, 2023

South Korea examines Kim Jong Un’s lifestyle, spending habits

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his family are increasing their consumption of luxury goods in North Korea following the end of the COVID-19 era.

Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during brutal attack on Israel, evidence shows

October 19, 2023

Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during brutal attack on Israel, evidence shows

Hamas terrorists have used North Korean weapons in their barbaric assault on Israel, according to various intelligence assessments. North Korea has denied selling arms to Hamas.

Russia and North Korea officials join for 2-day summit in Pyongyang amid Western suspicions about arms deal

October 19, 2023

Russia and North Korea officials join for 2-day summit in Pyongyang amid Western suspicions about arms deal

Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Pyongyang for a two-day summit this week to underscore their relationship and potentially discuss transfers of military supplies.

Pyongyang media dismisses speculation of Hamas using North Korean weapons

October 13, 2023

Pyongyang media dismisses speculation of Hamas using North Korean weapons

North Korean state media is contesting international speculation that weapons manufactured in the hermit nation are in the possession of Hamas terrorist actors.

South Korea expresses concern to China for repatriating North Korean escapees

October 13, 2023

South Korea expresses concern to China for repatriating North Korean escapees

China has forcibly returned an unspecified large number of North Korean escapees back to their homeland. South Korea said it has communicated its concerns to Beijing.

North Korea backs Hamas against Israeli ‘criminal actions’

October 10, 2023

North Korea backs Hamas against Israeli ‘criminal actions’

North Korea is voicing support for the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel that began last week, claiming the carnage is a result of Israeli aggression.

North Korea-Russia border rail traffic surging with unknown cargo, satellite imagery shows

October 7, 2023

North Korea-Russia border rail traffic surging with unknown cargo, satellite imagery shows

Railway traffic and cargo shipments between North Korea and Russia are surging to a five-year high, according to satellite imagery of the border area.

North Korea preparing for satellite launch attempt, South Korean think tank warns

October 6, 2023

North Korea preparing for satellite launch attempt, South Korean think tank warns

North Korea is expected to make a third attempt at launching a spy satellite in the middle of October, according to a South Korean think tank.