NORTH KOREA

Oct 24 2025CRIME

North Korea's Digital Heist: How Hackers Fund Nuclear Dreams

North Korea's hackers are not just a digital nuisance; they're a well-oiled machine funding the country's nuclear ambitions. They've been busy stealing billions from cryptocurrency exchanges and even tricking tech firms into hiring them for remote jobs. It's like having a secret army of cyber thieves working around the clock. The latest report, a thick 138-page docu...

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Oct 23 2025CRIME

North Korea's Billion-Dollar Digital Heist: How Crypto Theft Fuels Weapons

North Korea has been busy stealing crypto. They've taken about $2. 84 billion since early 2024. That's a lot of money! But how did they do it? Well, they used hackers and IT workers abroad to break into big crypto exchanges. These exchanges were in places like the UAE, Japan, India, and Singapore. After the theft, the money was cleaned up and turned into cash through...

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Missile Move: What's Really Going On?

North Korea has fired some short-range missiles, the first time in five months. This happened just before a big meeting in South Korea, where leaders like the U. S. President and others were expected to talk. The missiles flew about 350 kilometers (220 miles) northeast but didn't land in the sea. South Korea's military is ready to respond if needed, thanks to their ...

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Oct 11 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Big Show: New Missile on Display

North Korea put on a big military parade. It showed off a new long-range missile. This happened on Friday night. It was part of celebrations for the 80th birthday of the country's ruling party. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, watched the parade. He gave a speech. He talked about the bravery of North Korean soldiers. He said they would protect not just North ...

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Sep 22 2025POLITICS

Kim Jong Un's Mixed Messages: Nukes, Trump, and Future Talks

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently spoke about his past interactions with former U. S. President Donald Trump. He mentioned that he has good memories of Trump and suggested that the U. S. should stop asking North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons before talks can start again. Kim also made it clear that he has no plans to talk to South Korea, a U. S...

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Jul 05 2025POLITICS

North Korea's New Beach Resort: A Glimpse into a Controlled Paradise

North Korea has unveiled a lavish beach resort, but don't expect it to welcome the world anytime soon. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, located on the eastern coast, boasts around 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas, catering to about 20, 000 guests. The complex also features a water park, gym, concert hall, and more. This project is part of K...

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Trick Crypto Firms with Fake Zoom Updates

North Korean hackers have found a new way to target crypto startups. They are using fake Zoom updates to sneak malware onto Mac computers. This malware, called NimDoor, is more advanced than usual. It uses a mix of different programming languages to steal data and stay hidden. The hackers first trick people into downloading a fake Zoom update. They do this by sendin...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

North Korea and Russia: Allies in Conflict

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has declared his country's backing for Russia's actions in Ukraine. This news comes from a meeting between Kim and Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Security Council Secretary. The meeting took place in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Kim's promise of support is not just words. North Korea has already sent thousands of troops to R...

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Big Balloon Rescue

North Korea's navy had a big problem. A new warship, a Choe Hyun-class destroyer, flipped over during its launch. This was a major setback for the country's plans to upgrade its naval fleet. The ship weighed a massive 5, 000 tons. It was a huge task to get it upright again. The country's engineers had to get creative. They didn't have the right equipment to lift the...

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May 30 2025POLITICS

France's Warning to China: Keep North Korea Away from Ukraine

France has been making waves in Asia. Emmanuel Macron, the country's president, made a bold statement. He warned China to keep North Korea out of the Ukraine war. If not, France might change its mind about NATO's role in Asia. This is a big deal. North Korea has been helping Russia in its war against Ukraine. They have been sending troops to fight in the Kursk regio...

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