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North Korea's Latest Ventures: From Strategic Cruise Missiles to Cryptocurrency Hacks

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Explore North Korea's recent activities including strategic missile tests and cryptocurrency hacks, all while keeping up with leader Kim Jong Un's pursuits.

North Korea has been making headlines with a series of developments, from testing strategic cruise missiles to engaging in cryptocurrency hacks. The country's pursuit of an Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR) initially for energy production has raised concerns about its potential use for plutonium production. Meanwhile, an intriguing digital map app named “길동무” or “Fellow Traveler” provides a comprehensive directory of city locations.

The recent testing of a new strategic cruise missile on January 24 by North Korea has sparked international attention. The country also fired several cruise missiles into the waters off its western coast, prompting calls from the U.S. to halt provocations and return to diplomacy. Amidst these activities, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes improving living standards and basic necessities for the people.

Additionally, North Korean-linked hacking groups like Kimsuky and Lazarus Group have seen a surge in cryptocurrency hacks, despite a decrease in stolen funds. The country's test of the Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile signifies ongoing military advancements. With North Korea's actions grabbing global interest, analysts suggest readiness for potential collaborations between Russia and North Korea, closely monitoring Kim Jong Un's strategic moves.

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North Korea's Pursuit of an ELWR: Potential Power in Nuclear ... (38 North)

While North Korea initially built the ELWR for energy production, concerns arise that it can be repurposed for plutonium production. Here, we examine the ELWR's ...

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A Close-up Look at North Korea's Digital Map App - 38 North ... (38 North)

An application (app) called “길동무” or “Fellow Traveler” offers a directory of the city and hundreds of shops, restaurants, hotels and other locations and ...

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North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday (Reuters)

North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military ...

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North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear ... (Aljazeera.com)

State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase.

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US Urges North Korea to Halt Provocations, Return to Diplomacy (Voice of America)

North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the waters off its western coast days after it tested a solid-fuel intermediate-range missile carrying a ...

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North Korea confirms it tested new strategic cruise missile on Jan 24 (The Straits Times)

The test is also part of the process of updating the country's weapon system. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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North Korea launches cruise missiles into Yellow Sea in latest ... (Stars and Stripes)

North Korea fired several cruise missiles Wednesday, according to the South's military, another weapons demonstration on the Korean Peninsula as divisions ...

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North Korea says it tested a new cruise missile in the latest example ... (The Associated Press)

The report in state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected the North firing several cruise missiles into waters off its western coast.

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North Korea confirms South Korea's claim, tests new strategic cruise ... (Livemint)

North Korea says it has tested a new strategic cruise missile on January 24. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the 19th expanded political bureau ...

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North Korea claims to have tested new strategic cruise missile ... (WION)

Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday called for “levelling up” the living standards and called failure to provide people with basic living ...

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North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear ... (The Washington Post)

North Korea says it has conducted its first flight test of a new cruise missile, as it expands its military capabilities in the face of tensions with the ...

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North Korean crypto hacks hit record in 2023, report says (Nikkei Asia)

HO CHI MINH CITY -- The number of North Korea-linked hacks of cryptocurrency trading platforms hit an all-time high last year, new research on such th.

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North Korean-Linked Hacks Saw Less Value Despite More Exploits ... (Yahoo News)

Despite ramping up their efforts and expanding their target range, hacking groups linked to North Korea, such as Kimsuky and Lazarus Group, experienced a ...

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North Korean hackers targeting crypto more but stealing less: report (The Japan Times)

The drop in funds stolen by North Korean hackers mirrors a larger trend in the cryptocurrency security landscape.

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North Korean-linked hackers are targeting crypto platforms more but ... (The Star Online)

The number of North Korean-linked hacks of cryptocurrency platforms rose to a record high in 2023, though the actual amount of funds stolen dropped around ...

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North Korea tests new type of cruise missile, state media says (ABC News)

The test was the first of an "under-development" Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile, according to the Korean Central News Agency.

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North Korea says it tested a new cruise missile in the latest example ... (PBS NewsHour)

The test was reported in state media Thursday a day after South Korea's military said it detected the North firing cruise missiles into waters off its ...

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Analysts: US, South Korea Should Be Ready for Russia-North Korea ... (Voice of America)

John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, said the U.S. is watching “very closely” as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pursues advanced ...

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