South Korea may reconsider its sanctions approach toward North Korea after new US measures connected Pyongyang’s crypto theft operations to the funding of its weapons programs. Key Takeaways: South Korea is weighing a review of its sanctions policy after the US linked North Korea’s crypto theft operations to weapons funding.
South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
North Korea on Friday fired a suspected ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up its testing activity while talks with Washington and Seoul remai …
North Korean and Russian military officials discuss further cooperation in Pyongyang
North Korean state media say senior North Korean and Russian military officials discussed strengthening cooperation in their latest talks in Pyongyang, as the two countries continue to align over …
Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but ‘flexibility’ needed
The United States will look at “flexibility” for its troops stationed in South Korea to operate against regional threats, but the focus of the alliance will remain on deterring North Korea, U.S.
U.S. Sanctions North Korea For $3B Crypto Laundering, Cybercrime Tied To Nukes
U.S. sanctions target eight North Koreans and two firms involved in laundering $3 billion from cybercrimes, funding nuclear weapons.
US sanctions bankers accused of laundering money to fund North Korea’s nukes
A network of bankers, financial institutions and shell companies are accused of diverting more than US$3 billion …
Hegseth applauds South Korea’s plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth praises South Korea’s plan to boost defense spending as the allies look to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.
North Korea’s longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died
SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best known for his trademark propaganda-filled speeches with a deep, booming voice in support of the ruling Kim …
US Treasury Sanctions Web of North Korean Bankers Tied to Global Crypto Crime Operation
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned eight bankers, two companies, and 53 crypto wallets for laundering stolen funds to back North Korea’s weapons programs.
Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself from North Korean threats.