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World July 5

North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang

A North Korean man crossed the DMZ on foot before midnight Thursday, asking South Korean troops for help in a rare defection through the fortified border.

Iran July 4

Iran regime escalates repression toward 'North Korea-style model of isolation and control'

Iran escalates domestic repression following Israel conflict, with experts warning of a North Korea-style model as citizens face phone searches, internet blackouts and disappearances.

Justice Department July 3

North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes massive IT infiltration scheme

US Department of Justice uncovers North Korean IT workers using false identities to infiltrate American companies, including defense contractors, prompting DPRK criticism.

Kim Jong Un July 1

Tearful Kim Jong Un seen mourning North Korean troops killed fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine

North Korean state TV aired footage showing Kim Jong Un placing a flag on a soldier’s coffin who was reportedly killed while serving with Russian forces.

VIDEO July 1

Tearful Kim Jong Un mourns North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine

In a state media-run special, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is seen weeping over a casket draped with the insular nation's flag. (Credit: Reuters)

North Korea June 30

North Korean IT workers infiltrated Fortune 500 companies in massive fraud scheme

Federal authorities uncover North Korean schemes using remote IT workers with false identities to defraud U.S. companies, resulting in indictments after generating $5 million.

North Korea June 26

North Korea's Kim cuts tape at coastal tourist site; foreigners not yet welcome

North Korea will open a massive coastal tourist zone with accommodations for 20,000 visitors, though lingering COVID-19 concerns and political tensions will limit initial foreign access.

North Korea June 14

North Korea relaunches warship that suffered embarrassing failure during initial launch

Kim Jong Un attends relaunch of North Korea's repaired destroyer "Kang Kon" following a failed launch where the ship slipped off its ramp, damaging the vessel's bottom

Ukraine June 11

Russia fires North Korean ballistic missiles in 'extremely dangerous' threat to Europe and Asia: Zelenskyy

Ukraine intelligence confirms Russia enhanced North Korean missiles to deadly accuracy while Pyongyang supplies troops and weapons, raising nuclear concerns.

Donald Trump June 11

Trump remains 'receptive' to dialogue with Kim Jong Un despite reported letter snub

White House press secretary states Trump wants to build on the 2018 summit with Kim Jong Un and remains open to communication despite recent letter rejection claims.

China June 9

Chinese PhD student from Wuhan arrested smuggling biological materials after deleting electronic evidence: DOJ

Chinese researcher arrested for smuggling concealed biological materials from Wuhan to Michigan, as authorities find deleted electronic content and false customs statements.