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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and 1 entity, including two Russian crypto intermediaries, for laundering money to support North Korea's weapons program.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity, including two Russian cryptocurrency intermediaries, accusing them of laundering money through a Nort
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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs via Garantex, linked to US sanctions on IT worker schemes
Chainalysis has traced North Korean crypto cash-outs through the Garantex exchange. This analysis follows recent US sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity accused of facilitating North Korean
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US Treasury sanctions crypto network linked to North Korean IT workers' weapons funding
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto cash-out network accused of converting earnings from North Korean undercover IT workers into funds for the country's weapons programs. The October 28 action tar
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Report: Russia Receiving North Korean Laborers Disguised as Students Via Online Platforms
A Moscow businessman offered North Korean laborers disguised as students to Russian companies via an online platform, part of a state-backed forced labor scheme, according to a report released Thursda
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US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau: Stronger Japan alliance needed to deter China and North Korea
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated on Saturday that the U.S. and Japan must continue to strengthen their alliance to deter China and North Korea, citing the two countries' advanc
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Nikkei Asia: Russia and North Korea Establish Enduring Military-Economic Ties Aimed at Outlasting Ukraine War
Nikkei Asia reports that Russia and North Korea are establishing a lasting military and economic relationship, aiming to extend beyond the war in Ukraine. Late last month, Russia's new ambassador to N
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of two individuals involved in a North Korean "laptop farm" scam, with approximately $3 million in illicit proceeds.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of two individuals involved in a North Korean "laptop farm" scheme. Prosecutors allege the scheme impacted over 70 U.S. employers and involved appro
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy amid row over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic spat that began last month when Kyiv disclosed it had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. South Korea a
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Chainalysis Attributes Bitget's $387M Hack to DPRK Actors, Traces Funds Across Four Chains and Into Bitcoin; DPRK-Linked Crypto Thefts Exceed $1B in 2026
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis stated that the $387 million Bitget hack was carried out by threat actors linked to North Korea. Within the first three hours, the stolen funds were moved across
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South Korea and Ukraine are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of "undermining" him by disclosing a secret agreement to transfer North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea at t
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Seoul demands apology from Kyiv over North Korea POW disclosure
South Korea accused Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Ukraine had initially requested confidentiality due to the
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GoPlus Challenges THORChain’s Decentralization Claims Over DPRK-Linked Fund Flows
GoPlus Security argued that THORChain should not compare itself directly with Bitcoin or Ethereum when defending its inability to block illicit flows. It stated that THORChain's outbound transactions
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North Korea Rejects UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution, Calls Its Nuclear Status Irreversible, and Accuses It of Double Standards
North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticizing its nuclear weapons program, stating that its status as a nuclear power is
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WuBlockchain: North Korea-linked WaterPlum hackers infected over 30,000 devices and stole data from 7,000 crypto wallets, receiving at least $10.71 million in crypto assets.
Japan’s National Police Agency and the FBI reported that the group operated from December 2025 to July 2026 across more than 100 countries and regions. WaterPlum impersonated recruiters from crypto, A
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Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers
Chainalysis reports that state-linked hackers, particularly those tied to North Korea and Iran, are increasingly using public blockchains to maintain malware infrastructure, accounting for roughly two
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Will facilitate US-DPRK dialogue and reiterates no troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump wishes to engage in dialogue with North Korea, and South Korea is conducting preliminary coordination for this. He reiterated three time
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State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds
Chainalysis found that North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.
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North Korea reportedly using foreign IT talent to infiltrate US companies
The DPRK is said to be employing IT workers from third countries to pass job interviews for positions in US companies, with these roles subsequently taken over by North Korean operatives.
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several missiles launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan around 5:20 am on Saturday (local time), which flew about 250 kilometers (155 m
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Analysts: Russia's Hybrid War in Europe Has Repercussions in Asia, China and North Korea Watch West's Response to Moscow's Tactics
Analysts say Russia's escalating hybrid attacks in Europe offer Asia lessons on how to prepare for modern warfare, with China and North Korea closely watching the West's reaction to Moscow's tactics.
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Russia and North Korea open first-ever road bridge, deepening ties amid Ukraine war
The one-kilometer, two-lane bridge spanning the Tumen River, which saw its first flag-adorned trucks cross on Monday, marks the first road link between the two countries. Previously, Russia and North
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North Korea deploys new warship 'Kang Kon' capable of 'annihilating retaliatory strikes'
Leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of the vessel on Sunday, stating it will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system and strengthen naval forces. The warship, formally deployed at W
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Al Jazeera analysis: Trump's Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order, with US State Department omitting 'denuclearization' from latest readout
Al Jazeera analysis points out that President Trump's decision to cut the annual US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise from 11 days to five, linking it to Seoul's refusal to join the U
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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and 1 entity, including two Russian crypto intermediaries, for laundering money to support North Korea's weapons program.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity, including two Russian cryptocurrency intermediaries, accusing them of laundering money through a Nort
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Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs via Garantex, linked to US sanctions on IT worker schemes
Chainalysis has traced North Korean crypto cash-outs through the Garantex exchange. This analysis follows recent US sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity accused of facilitating North Korean
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US Treasury sanctions crypto network linked to North Korean IT workers' weapons funding
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto cash-out network accused of converting earnings from North Korean undercover IT workers into funds for the country's weapons programs. The October 28 action tar
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Report: Russia Receiving North Korean Laborers Disguised as Students Via Online Platforms
A Moscow businessman offered North Korean laborers disguised as students to Russian companies via an online platform, part of a state-backed forced labor scheme, according to a report released Thursda
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US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
US Sanctions 8 Ethereum and Tron Addresses Linked to North Korean IT Worker Schemes, Including One Tied to Russian Intermediaries
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau: Stronger Japan alliance needed to deter China and North Korea
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated on Saturday that the U.S. and Japan must continue to strengthen their alliance to deter China and North Korea, citing the two countries' advanc
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Nikkei Asia: Russia and North Korea Establish Enduring Military-Economic Ties Aimed at Outlasting Ukraine War
Nikkei Asia reports that Russia and North Korea are establishing a lasting military and economic relationship, aiming to extend beyond the war in Ukraine. Late last month, Russia's new ambassador to N
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of two individuals involved in a North Korean "laptop farm" scam, with approximately $3 million in illicit proceeds.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of two individuals involved in a North Korean "laptop farm" scheme. Prosecutors allege the scheme impacted over 70 U.S. employers and involved appro
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South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy amid row over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic spat that began last month when Kyiv disclosed it had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. South Korea a
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Chainalysis Attributes Bitget's $387M Hack to DPRK Actors, Traces Funds Across Four Chains and Into Bitcoin; DPRK-Linked Crypto Thefts Exceed $1B in 2026
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis stated that the $387 million Bitget hack was carried out by threat actors linked to North Korea. Within the first three hours, the stolen funds were moved across
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South Korea and Ukraine are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of "undermining" him by disclosing a secret agreement to transfer North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea at t
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Seoul demands apology from Kyiv over North Korea POW disclosure
South Korea accused Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Ukraine had initially requested confidentiality due to the
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GoPlus Challenges THORChain’s Decentralization Claims Over DPRK-Linked Fund Flows
GoPlus Security argued that THORChain should not compare itself directly with Bitcoin or Ethereum when defending its inability to block illicit flows. It stated that THORChain's outbound transactions
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North Korea Rejects UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution, Calls Its Nuclear Status Irreversible, and Accuses It of Double Standards
North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) criticizing its nuclear weapons program, stating that its status as a nuclear power is
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WuBlockchain: North Korea-linked WaterPlum hackers infected over 30,000 devices and stole data from 7,000 crypto wallets, receiving at least $10.71 million in crypto assets.
Japan’s National Police Agency and the FBI reported that the group operated from December 2025 to July 2026 across more than 100 countries and regions. WaterPlum impersonated recruiters from crypto, A
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Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers
Chainalysis reports that state-linked hackers, particularly those tied to North Korea and Iran, are increasingly using public blockchains to maintain malware infrastructure, accounting for roughly two
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Will facilitate US-DPRK dialogue and reiterates no troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump wishes to engage in dialogue with North Korea, and South Korea is conducting preliminary coordination for this. He reiterated three time
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State hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds
Chainalysis found that North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.
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North Korea reportedly using foreign IT talent to infiltrate US companies
The DPRK is said to be employing IT workers from third countries to pass job interviews for positions in US companies, with these roles subsequently taken over by North Korean operatives.
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several missiles launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan around 5:20 am on Saturday (local time), which flew about 250 kilometers (155 m
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Analysts: Russia's Hybrid War in Europe Has Repercussions in Asia, China and North Korea Watch West's Response to Moscow's Tactics
Analysts say Russia's escalating hybrid attacks in Europe offer Asia lessons on how to prepare for modern warfare, with China and North Korea closely watching the West's reaction to Moscow's tactics.
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Russia and North Korea open first-ever road bridge, deepening ties amid Ukraine war
The one-kilometer, two-lane bridge spanning the Tumen River, which saw its first flag-adorned trucks cross on Monday, marks the first road link between the two countries. Previously, Russia and North
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North Korea deploys new warship 'Kang Kon' capable of 'annihilating retaliatory strikes'
Leader Kim Jong Un attended the commissioning of the vessel on Sunday, stating it will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system and strengthen naval forces. The warship, formally deployed at W
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Al Jazeera analysis: Trump's Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order, with US State Department omitting 'denuclearization' from latest readout
Al Jazeera analysis points out that President Trump's decision to cut the annual US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise from 11 days to five, linking it to Seoul's refusal to join the U
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