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Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one https://cstu.io/2b6623

North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term https://cstu.io/898ce7

Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare https://cstu.io/9c5631

What does it mean when North Korea's most powerful officials suddenly receive personal security details for the first time? Our latest analysis reveals a striking shift in how Kim Jong Un's inner circle moves through Pyongyang. State media footage shows Politburo Presidium members now travel with dedicated bodyguards - a privilege previously reserved for the Supreme Leader himself. Key findings from our investigation: ? Personal security details now protect Kim Tok Hun, Choe Ryong Hae, and Ri Pyong Chol ? Change follows the pattern of elite perks including Mercedes vehicles and new mansions ? Coincides with a broader upgrade of the leader's personal security measures ? Long-time chief bodyguard Kim Chol Gyu is no longer visible in the security detail This development offers rare insight into both the hierarchy of power and security priorities within North Korea's leadership structure. Read our full analysis at NK Pro to understand the implications of this unprecedented change in North Korean leadership security protocols: https://cstu.io/6fbac3

US court rules against sanctions on crypto mixer tied to North Korean cybercrime https://cstu.io/ab006e

Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade https://cstu.io/16d1e8

Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK? https://cstu.io/049904

G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia https://cstu.io/5325c7

North Korea severs another key inter-Korean link, dismantling power lines that supplied electricity from the South to the Kaesong Industrial Complex. Key points: - Latest move in Pyongyang's efforts to cut ties, following destruction of road & rail links - ROK military closely monitoring removal of high-voltage cables containing significant copper - Follows Kim Jong Un scrapping reunification goal and ordering demolition of infrastructure The DPRK's ongoing dismantling of joint projects and border fortifications sends a clear signal on the dire state of North-South relations. As Pyongyang continues to sever connections, prospects for dialogue and cooperation appear increasingly dim. Read our full report for details on the power line removal, the military's latest border activities, and expert analysis of the implications for inter-Korean ties: https://cstu.io/d16300

Will Trump's "America First" approach fundamentally alter US strategy against North Korean cyber threats? Our latest analysis examines the incoming administration's likely policy shifts. Our comprehensive review, drawing on expert interviews and policy documents, reveals several key developments: ? Trump's team appears set to maintain aggressive cyber deterrence while potentially stepping back from Biden's emphasis on international coordination ? The administration may elevate focus on DPRK cyber threats due to Pyongyang's expanding cooperation with Moscow ? Project 2025 framework suggests streamlined inter-agency coordination and enhanced domestic capabilities over allied cooperation Key challenges ahead: - Information sharing resistance from allies - Reduced multilateral coordination effectiveness - Questions over cybersecurity agreement sustainability - Shift from foreign to domestic priorities Our analysis explores how these changes could reshape the cybersecurity landscape and impact US efforts to counter North Korean digital threats. Read the full report here: https://cstu.io/575892 NK News delivers authoritative coverage of North Korea and regional security dynamics. Follow us for informed analysis of developments shaping Northeast Asia's cybersecurity environment.