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North Korea's crypto thieving went into overdrive in 2025, with one firm estimating it's responsible for roughly 60% of the $3.4 billion stolen in total

The regime may have made off with more than $2B last year.

PC Gamer

South Korea says North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea

The Independent UK

Japanese court orders Pyongyang to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program

A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth."

The Independent UK

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Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea

US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland

The Guardian - AU

South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea

Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.

Euronews

South Korea imposes travel bans on 3 civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea

South Korea has placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an investigation into alleged drone flights over North Korea that have deepened animosities between the rivals

The Independent UK

'I think it's a bit like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea and bragging' — Anthropic's CEO warns Davos about letting Nvidia sell AI chips to China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei riled Davos attendees by condemning U.S.-approved Nvidia chip sales to China

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In 2016, an Ohio student embarked on a trip to North Korea. What followed was a harrowing ordeal that ended in heartbreak

Otto Warmbier was accused of trying to steal a propaganda poster while in North Korea.

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AI boss says chip sales to China ‘like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea’

Anthropic CEO says Trump administration’s approval has ‘incredible national security implications’

The Independent UK

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says US 'Selling Nuclear Weapons to North Korea' in Approval of NVIDIA AI Chip Exports to China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticised the Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA exporting its H200 AI chips to China, likening it to 'selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.'

International Business Times UK

South Korean president warns sending drones into North Korea akin to starting war

Lee Jae Myung criticises his own defence minister for failing to detect drone launches into neighbouring country

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un’s bizarre tirade against ‘goat’ in his cabinet exposes North Korea’s economic struggles

North Korean dictator fires vice premier on the spot after declaring him ‘unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties’

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim dismisses vice premier over factory project

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier for causing “man-made confusions” in works to modernize a major machinery plant

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un’s sister says South Korea’s ‘wild dreams’ about better ties with North ‘can never be realised’

Kim Yo Jong warns Seoul not to read too much into her muted reaction to an earlier incident involving a South Korean drone

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The Conversation

Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

Euronews

North Korea's Kim shakes up security detail amid 'decapitation' fears

The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine, while the US operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro made him fear a "decapitation strike," analysts say.

The Independent UK

South Korea denies flying drones across border as North warns of ‘consequences’

North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations

The Independent UK

South Korean leader compares himself and Kim Jong Un to ‘penguins’

Lee Jae Myung pushes to reset ties with North Korea after summit with Xi Jinping

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Euronews

South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews

North Korea says latest missile tests involved new hypersonic weapons systems

The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.

The Independent UK

China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise

South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un cites US threat in wake of Venezuela attack after North Korea tests hypersonic missiles

Analysts say Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US is reinforcing Pyongyang’s belief that ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons are essential to deter foreign intervention

Euronews

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear programme.

International Business Times UK

North Korea Stages New Missile Launch Off Its East Coast

North Korea conducts new missile launches towards the Sea of Japan, with neighbouring countries maintaining close surveillance.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s leader visits China to deepen ties as Japan drifts away

Lee Jae Myung seeks to ‘elevate relations to new stage’ just as tensions escalate between Beijing and Tokyo

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