Russia released footage of North Korean troops in combat near Kursk, prompting global condemnation and a UN Security Council session over sanctions violations.
South Korea’s intelligence agency estimates 4,700 North Korean casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine, while revealing broader military and cyber cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
North Korea confirmed for the first time that it has deployed troops to Russia, citing its strategic partnership with Moscow and actions taken under Kim Jong-un’s direct orders.
Zelensky claims U.S.-made parts were found in North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in a deadly airstrike on Kyiv, raising concerns over sanctions enforcement.
North Korea used fake U.S.-based companies to lure cryptocurrency developers into malware attacks as part of a broader cyber-theft campaign, a U.S. security firm said.
North Korea has demolished major South Korean-owned facilities at Mount Kumgang, accelerating its policy to sever ties with the South and erase reunification symbols. Satellite images confirm the removal of resorts and tourism infrastructure, despite South Korea’s repeated calls to stop the destruction.
Jo Yong-won, a top aide to Kim Jong-un and Organizational Secretary of the Workers’ Party, has not been seen publicly for nearly two months, raising speculation that he is under disciplinary action for failing to prevent misconduct tied to North Korea’s 20×10 Regional Development Policy.
The British government is warning companies to verify job applicants in person or via video amid growing threats from North Korean IT workers posing as remote freelancers to infiltrate UK firms. A Google report highlights the UK as a primary target in North Korea’s expanding cyber operations across Europe.
