Kim Jong-un reappears in public on eve of military parade, ordering North Korea to ‘prepare for war’
2 years, 1 month ago

Kim Jong-un reappears in public on eve of military parade, ordering North Korea to ‘prepare for war’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has ordered his military to expand combat exercises and strengthen war preparations during his first appearance in nearly 40 days. open image in gallery Central Military Commission meeting unveiled flag for new missile branch called as Missile General Bureau The flag featured an image of the country’s largest nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile, Hwasong 17. open image in gallery Military parade on 14 January 2021 at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea Lee Sung-jun, the spokesperson of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during a briefing that the South Korean military has detected a “significant increase in personnel and vehicles” in areas related to parade rehearsals. Mr Lee said the South Korean military was closely monitoring developments related to North Korea’s possible creation of a new military bureau related to missiles, but didn’t provide further details.

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Top Russian official visits North Korea to meet Kim
1 week, 4 days ago

Top Russian official visits North Korea to meet Kim

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A top Russian security official traveled to North Korea on Friday to meet leader Kim Jong Un, after North Korea recently reportedly sent additional troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. A brief dispatch by Russia’s state-run news agency Tass reported that Sergey Shoigu, Russia’s Security Council secretary, had arrived in Pyongyang, the North …

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says
Top News
1 month ago

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

Raw Story  

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion USD in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit," the FBI said in a public service announcement. Lazarus Group gained notoriety …

Largest crypto heist in history: Who ‘stole’ $1.5 bn worth of digital assets? FBI names North Korea
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1 month ago

Largest crypto heist in history: Who ‘stole’ $1.5 bn worth of digital assets? FBI names North Korea

Firstpost  

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has accused North Korea of orchestrating the theft of $1.5 billion in digital assets last week, marking the largest cryptocurrency heist ever recorded. File image/ Reuters The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto …

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm
1 month ago

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm

Associated Press  

ROME — The FBI has accused North Korean-linked hackers of conducting one of the largest thefts of cryptocurrency publicly known, seizing some $1.5 billion worth of ethereum from a Dubai-based firm. FBI issues warning linking Pyongyang to theft In an online public service announcement late Wednesday, the FBI said it believed the North Korean-backed hackers were “responsible for the theft.” …

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says
1 month ago

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of $1.5 billion worth of digital assets last week, the largest crypto heist in history. “ was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit,” the FBI said in a public service announcement. Lazarus Group gained notoriety …

'North Korean hackers' carry out 'the largest theft of all time' in $1.5 BILLION crypto heist
1 month ago

'North Korean hackers' carry out 'the largest theft of all time' in $1.5 BILLION crypto heist

Daily Mail  

Hackers believed to be from North Korea have stolen around $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies in what has been called the biggest crypto heist of all time. Blockchain research firm Elliptic said the hack was more than double the last-biggest crypto heist and 'is almost certainly the single largest known theft of any kind in all time.' The Lazarus Group, …

North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says

CNN  

CNN — North Korean hackers have stolen $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency in a single heist, making it the largest crypto hack on record, security experts told CNN. And over the weekend, the hackers were already laundering about $160 million of the stolen loot through a series of accounts connected to North Korean operatives, according to crypto-tracing firm TRM Labs. North …

North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North
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1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un. U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio held a three-way meeting with the South Korean and Japanese …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised trilateral military cooperation among the United States, Japan and South Korea for raising tensions in the region and vowed countermeasures, including the further development of nuclear forces. Mr. Kim said U.S. deployments of nuclear strategic assets, war exercises and military cooperation with Japan and South Korea were inviting military imbalance in the region …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows countermeasures against U.S., Japan, South Korea alliance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows countermeasures against U.S., Japan, South Korea alliance

Firstpost  

Kim said that US deployments of nuclear strategic assets, war games, and military cooperation with Japan and South Korea were creating a regional military imbalance and posing a serious threat to the security environment, according to official broadcaster KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kangdong County Hospital and General Service Center in …

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear program to continue: state media
2 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear program to continue: state media

Raw Story  

by Claire LEE North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that Pyongyang's nuclear program would continue "indefinitely", state media reported Wednesday, days after new US President Donald Trump said he would make renewed diplomatic overtures to the reclusive leader. Kim recently visited a nuclear-material production facility, Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said, where Kim warned of an "inevitable" confrontation …

Kim Jong Un Inspects Nuclear Site as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration
2 months ago

Kim Jong Un Inspects Nuclear Site as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration

Deccan Chronicle  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as the North looks to increase pressure on the United States following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, though Trump …

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration
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2 months ago

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility as Pyongyang pressures Trump administration

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as the North looks to increase pressure on the United States following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Mr. Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, …

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility and calls for bolstering arsenal
2 months ago

North Korean leader Kim inspects nuclear facility and calls for bolstering arsenal

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea AP — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a facility that produces nuclear material and called for bolstering the country’s nuclear capability, state media reported Wednesday, as it ramps up pressure on the United States following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Kim’s visit suggests a continued emphasis on an expansion of North Korea’s nuclear …

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
3 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president, the country's state media reported Sunday. It said Mr. Kim's speech “clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-U.S. counteraction to be launched aggressively” by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. But …

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
3 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the 'toughest' anti-US policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president, the country's state media reported Sunday. It said Kim's speech 'clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-US counteraction to be launched aggressively' by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. But …

North Korean hackers account for over 60% of all global cryptocurrency stolen in 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korean hackers account for over 60% of all global cryptocurrency stolen in 2024

The Independent  

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Is North Korea the superpower in cyberattacks?
4 months ago

Is North Korea the superpower in cyberattacks?

India Today  

North Korea is making headlines for large-scale cyberattacks it has carried out worldwide. A United Nations panel of experts suggested North Korea stole virtual assets worth $3 billion through 58 cyberattacks on cryptocurrency platforms between 2017 and 2023. “Despite better law enforcement, strict regulatory guidelines, and a sanctioning regime in the US cryptocurrency ecosystem, North Korean hackers continue with their …

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
4 months ago

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, news agency Reuters reported quoting two people familiar with the matter. Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, …

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
4 months, 1 week ago

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats, state media said Friday. He called for accelerated efforts to advance the capabilities of his nuclear-armed military, saying the country’s only …

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
4 months, 1 week ago

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war SEOUL -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday. "Never before have the warring parties on …

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say
4 months, 1 week ago

North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say

Hindustan Times  

SEOUL, - South Korean police said on Thursday an investigation confirmed that hackers linked to North Korea's military intelligence agency were responsible for an Ethereum cryptocurrency heist in 2019, worth 58 billion won at the time. North Korea hackers behind 2019 $42 mln Ethereum heist, South Korea police say More than half of the stolen assets were laundered through three …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
4 months, 1 week ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his …

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win
4 months, 1 week ago

North Korea calls for ‘limitless’ nuclear expansion to counter US after Trump win

The Independent  

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North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea tests exploding drones as Kim calls for mass production

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea tested exploding drones designed to crash into targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating mass production of the weapons, state media said Friday. The report didn’t say if Kim spoke directly about rival South Korea, which the North Korean drones are apparently designed to target. North Korea last month accused South Korea …

North Korea tests exploding drones designed to crash into target
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea tests exploding drones designed to crash into target

India Today  

North Korea tested exploding drones designed to crash into targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating mass production of the weapons, state media said Friday. The report didn’t say if Kim spoke directly about rival South Korea, which the North Korean drones are apparently designed to target. North Korea last month accused South Korea of sending its own …

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied wrongdoing on Thursday in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife that is severely hurting his approval ratings and providing political munition to his rivals. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party said Yoon’s response only showed his “arrogance” and “self-righteousness.” The party earlier demanded Yoon apologize, reshuffle …

North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US election

The Independent  

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Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival

Live Mint  

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un tried peace talks and refrained from testing new weapons to shed North Korea’s status as a pariah state. Officials from the U.S., South Korea and elsewhere also believe Kim has asked Russia for help to improve North Korea’s top weaponry—much of which is based on Soviet-era systems. “It’s North Korea 2.0 that Kim is pursuing," said Paik …

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
5 months ago

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat

The Independent  

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Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia

The Independent  

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Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Grinning North Korean Kim treats daughter to night out at parade

Daily Mail  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hit the town with his daughter Kim Ju Ae for a mass celebration in the heart of Pyongyang last night, just days after threatening to strike the United States with a nuclear missile. The impressive display, which Kim and Ju Ae took in with wide grins plastered across their faces, comes days after North …

Kim Jong-un calls South Korea’s leader ‘abnormal’ as he issues chilling warning
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong-un calls South Korea’s leader ‘abnormal’ as he issues chilling warning

The Independent  

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North Korea gives a glimpse of a secretive uranium-enrichment facility as Kim pushes for more nukes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea gives a glimpse of a secretive uranium-enrichment facility as Kim pushes for more nukes

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a secretive facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported Friday that leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to “exponentially” increase its number of nuclear weapons. Kim said North Korea needs greater defense and preemptive attack capabilities because “anti- nuclear threats perpetrated …

Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance of strengthening naval power as he toured a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. A recent satellite imagery analysis by 38 North indicated that North Korea’s newest ballistic missile class submarine, the “Sinpo-C” class, was undergoing an extensive fitting-out period at the Sinpo South Shipyard. KCNA also …

Kim Jong-un cackles with delight as he watches 'successful testing of suicide drones' with huge fireball explosion - weeks after Putin visited North Korea
7 months ago

Kim Jong-un cackles with delight as he watches 'successful testing of suicide drones' with huge fireball explosion - weeks after Putin visited North Korea

Daily Mail  

Kim Jong-un was pictured cackling as he watched the testing of 'suicide drones' with a huge fireball explosion - just a few weeks after ally Vladimir Putin visited him in North Korea. Kim Jong-un was pictured cackling as he watched the testing of 'suicide drones' with a huge fireball explosion at the Drone Institute of North Korea's Academy of Defence …

UK, U.S., South Korea warn of cyber op by North Korea to steal military, nuclear secrets
8 months ago

UK, U.S., South Korea warn of cyber op by North Korea to steal military, nuclear secrets

The Hindu  

Britain, the United States and South Korea on July 26 issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies said that a group known as Andariel "has been compromising organisations around the world to steal sensitive and classified technical information and intellectual property data." Andariel has been …

Kim Jong Un's North Korean cyber hackers have been trying to steal military and nuclear secrets, UK, US and South Korea say
8 months ago

Kim Jong Un's North Korean cyber hackers have been trying to steal military and nuclear secrets, UK, US and South Korea say

Daily Mail  

A hacker group backed by the King Jong Un-led North Korean state has today been accused of trying to steal military and nuclear secrets by the UK, US and South Korea. The NCSC believes that Andariel is a part of North Korea's reconnaissance general bureau 3rd bureau, and the group's malicious cyber activities pose an ongoing threat to critical infrastructure …

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy
9 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy

ABC  

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea to announce a new military partnership a few days ago, he was given the trademark military spectacle that Pyongyang has perfected. South Korea warns of red line Vladimir Putin's decision to sign a military partnership with North Korea may change South Korea's stance on sending arms to Ukraine. North Korea's official Korean …

U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions
9 months, 1 week ago

U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions

The Hindu  

Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on June 21 after the two countries this week deepened ties and agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression. Formally known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since 2006 for its nuclear and …

Russia's Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea, vows to resist sanctions on Kim Jon Un
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea, vows to resist sanctions on Kim Jon Un

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin has promised to “resolutely oppose” Western interests and combat sanctions placed on Russia and North Korea in a statement made in North Korean media after arriving in Pyongyang to meet Kim Jong Un, news agency PTI reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang for a …

North Korea’s Kim hails Russia ties as Putin reportedly plans a visit
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim hails Russia ties as Putin reportedly plans a visit

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed the country’s expanding relationship with Russia on Wednesday, as reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon visit the country for his third meeting with Kim. During their September meeting at Russia’s main space launch site, Kim invited the Russian president to visit North Korea at “a convenient …

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years

The Independent  

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Japanese PM requests summit with Kim Jong-un, says North Korea
1 year ago

Japanese PM requests summit with Kim Jong-un, says North Korea

The Independent  

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North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
1 year ago

North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon

New Indian Express  

SEOUL: North Korea said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "as soon as possible," but stressed that prospects for their countries first summit in about 20 years would depend on Tokyo tolerating its weapons program and ignoring its past abductions of Japanese nationals. In February, Kim Yo Jong issued …

North Korea is behind cyberattacks worth $US3 billion and is stealing cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs, UN report finds
1 year ago

North Korea is behind cyberattacks worth $US3 billion and is stealing cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs, UN report finds

ABC  

In short: The United Nations is investigating cyberattacks worth $US3 billion allegedly orchestrated by North Korea. North Korea is reportedly stealing cryptocurrency to help fund its nuclear weapons program, a UN report has found, with investigations underway into cyberattacks valued at $US3 billion linked to the country. While the last known nuclear test in North Korea took place in 2017, …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives car as gift from Putin
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives car as gift from Putin

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received a car from Russia's President Vladimir Putin as a gift "for his personal use", official media reported on February 20, in what could be a violation of U.N. ban that Moscow had agreed to adopt against Pyongyang. The two countries have forged closer ties since Mr. Kim and Mr. Putin met in …

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a luxury limousine. It’s a violation of UN sanctions on North Korea
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a luxury limousine. It’s a violation of UN sanctions on North Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made luxury limousine for his personal use, both countries announced Tuesday, in another sign of their expanding cooperation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin gave Kim Jong Un a high-end Aurus Senat limousine that he showed to the North Korean leader when they …

UN investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks valued at £2.3bn
1 year, 1 month ago

UN investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks valued at £2.3bn

The Independent  

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