The Challenge Of Fact-Checking North Korea
A prominent North Korean defector now says he made up some parts of his story. His case highlights the difficulties of pinning down information in a closed, secretive society.
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North Korea: New Sanctions Prove U.S. 'Inveterate Repugnancy'
The statement by an unnamed foreign ministry official in Pyongyang comes two days after President Obama slapped new sanctions on the hard-line regime.
Tech Week: FBI Still Blames North Korea; App Encourages Sharing
This week in tech, private security experts continued to question the FBI's claim that North Korea was behind the cyberattack on Sony Pictures. Also, a new app connects people and their stuff.
Kim Jong Un's Little Sister Reportedly Marries
Kim Yo Jong, who is said to have recently assumed a key leadership role, has reportedly married the son of the secretary of the ruling party.
Obama Authorizes New Sanctions On North Korea Over Sony Hack
The executive order targets three North Korean entities and accuses the Pyongyang regime of "destructive, coercive cyber-related actions."
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Says He's Open To Summit With South Korea
During a New Year's address, Kim said he would talk to South Korean President Park Geun-hye if the "atmosphere and environment are right."
'The Interview,' Now Sony's Top Online Film Ever, Earns Nearly $18M
The film earned nearly $3 million through theater screenings and $15 million from online sales. The comedy that was originally pulled from theaters was rented or bought more than 2 million times.
Pyongyang Blames U.S. Amid Reports Of New Internet Outages
Pyongyang has accused President Obama of "reckless words and deeds" and said the U.S. is "playing hide and seek as children with runny noses would."
Sony Hack Highlights The Global Underground Market For Malware
The software used in the Sony data breach is available on the underground market. This makes it easier for criminals to execute an attack but harder to identify the perpetrators.
'The Interview' Gets Nationwide Theatrical Release
Nearly 300 independent theaters are showing the comedy, which Sony Pictures had originally pulled following threats. The studio is also showing the movie on streaming services.