North Korean hacker group known as WaterPlum was behind a cyberattack spanning more than 100 countries, including Japan, that resulted in the theft of cryptocurrency worth approximately US$10.71 million, according to Japan’s
North Korea has reportedly received its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft—an IL-76—supplied by Russia, marking a significant upgrade to its military capabilities. The move underscores deepening defense ties between
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Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has warned that Pyongyang will escalate its nuclear threat in response to increased U.S. military activity in South Korea. Her remarks
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In a staggering cyber heist last Friday, hackers stole approximately $1.46 billion from Bybit, making it the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. The notorious Lazarus Group, allegedly backed by North Korea, is
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North Korea is officially reopening its borders to Western tourists after nearly five years of closure, as the country becomes one of the last to welcome international visitors following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has slammed the United States for its role in destabilizing the region, vowing that his country will take necessary countermeasures to preserve the military balance on the
More Kim Jong-un has publicly chastised more than 40 North Korean officials for excessive drinking, in what marks a rare admission of misconduct within the country’s ruling elite. The furious denunciation occurred during
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to continue advancing his country’s nuclear weapons program “indefinitely,” signaling his unyielding commitment to bolstering the nation’s military capabilities despite global calls for denuclearization. Kim’s
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In a rare glimpse into life within the reclusive “hermit kingdom,” personal belongings of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have revealed the surprising influence of South Korean popular
More Tensions are rising across the Asia-Pacific region after U.S. President Donald Trump referred to North Korea as a “nuclear power,” a statement that has raised concerns about a potential shift in U.S.
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A recent report by a US think tank has revealed how North Korea circumvented international sanctions to acquire a critical piece of equipment used in its nuclear weapons program. The regime obtained
More North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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North Korea is ramping up its naval capabilities with the construction of a new frigate for the Korean People’s Army Navy, marking a significant leap forward in its military technology. Recent images
More by Durga Velayudham Katie Stallard’s Dancing on Bones: History and Power in China, Russia, and North Korea offers a penetrating examination of how autocratic regimes manipulate historical narratives to consolidate and perpetuate
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North Korean-affiliated groups have stolen a staggering $1.34 billion through cryptocurrency hacks in 2024, marking the highest level of digital asset thefts on record. This surge in cyber heists underscores the growing
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RISE OF ADOLF HITLER TO POWER Hitler’s rise to power traces to 1919, when he joined the German Workers’ Party that became the Nazi Party. With his oratorical skills and use of propaganda,
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