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FBI says North Korea behind $10.6 billion crypto theft from Binance
Bitcoin fell nearly 5% after the hack, while Binance’s BNB dropped nearly 10%.
Latest from North Korea
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Facing quagmire in Iran, Trump turns to a familiar face: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
New York Times: Trump failed to disarm North Korea. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
South Korean President proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
The Koreas remain technically at war after a conflict ended with an armistice in 1953.
Ukraine says Russia is now using North Korean missiles in deadly attacks
Russia has turned to North Korea for support throughout its war with Ukraine.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on 33 Russia-linked targets
Fresh measures focus on cyber actors and those abducting Ukrainian children.
A family’s daring escape from North Korea ‘to live and stand tall’
New York Times: How a family of nine made a perilous escape from North Korea.
Kim Jong Un says North Korea navy to get nuclear weapons, larger ships
Kim announced the plan while commissioning the 5000-tonne warship Choe Hyon.
A ‘miraculous transformation’: How Kim Jong Un fortified North Korea
NY Times: Kim Jong Un used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country.
Nuclear weapons spending hits record high amid new 'arms race'
Studies show the US led spending with $118b, more than all other countries combined.
North Korea promises an ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear weapons
North Korea sees its nuclear arsenal as protection against attack from South Korea and US.
Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones
Ukraine has a drone proposal 'on the table' with Wellington officials.
NZ military plane that China accused of 'harassment' spots possible illicit activity
The P-8A Poseidon aircraft has been patrolling the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.
Chinese complaint over aircraft could be sign of other concerns, experts say
Professor says issue could be sign of something else 'irritating the Chinese leadership'.
China furious with NZ, alleges 'harassment' by military plane
The NZDF says its plane was on a routine mission, China accuses it of reckless flying.
How scary trips and solo adventures can transform the way you travel
What pushing past your comfort zone really teaches you.
Could Iran really strike Britain?
Experts say Iran may be understating the missile's true maximum range.
Seascape ghost tower: What could happen to Auckland's stalled super-project now
What next? What are the receivers doing? Will it be finished? Abandoned? Sold? Demolished?
How Kim Jong Un groomed his daughter to be his successor
Kim Ju Ae, 13, has appeared at 41 public events, most of them military-focused.
Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
Sibling of Kim Jong Un elevated to a key position in North Korea’s ruling party.
Kim Jong Un chooses Gucci-wearing teen daughter as likely heir
Analysts say Ju Ae could be elevated to First Secretary at the party congress.
Japan puts faith in first female prime minister
Exit polls suggest Sanae Takaichi’s LDP will secure 316 of 465 seats.
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon
Prosecutors say Yoon's martial law bid threatened democracy nationwide.
North Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for war
Kim oversaw two hypersonic missile launches amid the 'recent geopolitical crisis'.
North Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust Maduro
Kim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.