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UN Probes North Korea's $3 Billion Crypto Heists Tied to Weapons Funding
The United Nations Security Council's Sanctions Committee is conducting an in-depth investigation into a series of cyberattacks, purportedly orchestrated by North Korean hackers, that specifically targeted the cryptocurrency sector. Over a span of six years, these incursions have allegedly funneled approximately $3 billion into Pyongyang's coffers, potentially aiding its contentious weapons of mass destruction programs. 
The United Nations Security Council's Sanctions Committee is conducting an in-depth investigation into a series of cyberattacks, purportedly orchestrated by North Korean hackers, that specifically targeted the cryptocurrency sector. Over a span of six years, these incursions have allegedly funneled approximately $3 billion into Pyongyang's coffers, potentially aiding its contentious weapons of mass destruction programs. -
North Korea Claims Successful Test of Solid-Fuel Engine for New Hypersonic Missile
North Korea has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to develop a more powerful and agile hypersonic missile, claiming to have successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new intermediate-range weapon. 
North Korea has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to develop a more powerful and agile hypersonic missile, claiming to have successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new intermediate-range weapon. -
North Korea Fires Multiple Missiles into the Sea of Japan as U.S. Secretary of State Visits South Korea
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, just days after the United States concluded joint military drills with South Korea, which Pyongyang considers provocative. The missile tests also coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul for a multinational democracy summit, further heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula. 
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, just days after the United States concluded joint military drills with South Korea, which Pyongyang considers provocative. The missile tests also coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul for a multinational democracy summit, further heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula. -
North Korea's Pause in Artillery Shipments to Russia Raises Strategic Concerns
Recent intelligence and satellite imagery analysis have indicated a notable cessation in the flow of artillery shells from North Korea to Russia, a move that has raised eyebrows among international observers and potentially alters the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 
Recent intelligence and satellite imagery analysis have indicated a notable cessation in the flow of artillery shells from North Korea to Russia, a move that has raised eyebrows among international observers and potentially alters the dynamics of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
Unrest Among North Korean Workers in China Signals Rare Pushback Against Pyongyang
Recent reports suggest an unprecedented wave of unrest among North Korean workers stationed in China, indicating a rare pushback against the stringent control typically exerted by Pyongyang over its citizens abroad. 
Recent reports suggest an unprecedented wave of unrest among North Korean workers stationed in China, indicating a rare pushback against the stringent control typically exerted by Pyongyang over its citizens abroad. -
North Korea Escalates Tensions with Cruise Missile Launches
North Korea conducted multiple cruise missile launches off its eastern coast early Sunday. 
North Korea conducted multiple cruise missile launches off its eastern coast early Sunday. -
North Korea Fires 200 Artillery Shells Near Yeonpyeong, South Orders Evacuation
North Korea has unleashed a barrage of more than 200 artillery shells towards the South's Yeonpyeong Island, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a heightened state of alert. 
North Korea has unleashed a barrage of more than 200 artillery shells towards the South's Yeonpyeong Island, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a heightened state of alert. -
North Korea Warns of Military Response After U.S. Minuteman III ICBM Test
North Korea has strongly condemned the recent U.S. test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with Pyongyang suggesting that Washington's actions are pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula closer to a "new red line." In a statement from state media, North Korea communicated its intentions to fortify its military deterrent in the face of these tests, seen by many as a provocation. 
North Korea has strongly condemned the recent U.S. test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, with Pyongyang suggesting that Washington's actions are pushing the situation on the Korean peninsula closer to a "new red line." In a statement from state media, North Korea communicated its intentions to fortify its military deterrent in the face of these tests, seen by many as a provocation. -
Why is North Korea Closing Multiple Embassies Worldwide?
North Korea, faced with economic challenges and the tightening grip of international sanctions, is pulling the shutters on multiple embassies around the globe, indicating a significant recalibration in its foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. North Korea, faced with economic challenges and the tightening grip of international sanctions, is pulling the shutters on multiple embassies around the globe, indicating a significant recalibration in its foreign policy and diplomatic outreach. -
North Korea's Rail Traffic with Russia Surges, Indicating Potential Arms Supply
In a recent revelation, a US-based think tank has reported a significant surge in rail traffic between North Korea and Russia, suggesting a potential supply of arms and munitions. This development has raised eyebrows in the international community, especially given the current geopolitical tensions involving Russia. 
In a recent revelation, a US-based think tank has reported a significant surge in rail traffic between North Korea and Russia, suggesting a potential supply of arms and munitions. This development has raised eyebrows in the international community, especially given the current geopolitical tensions involving Russia.
