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North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday
SEOUL — North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday (Jan 24), state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military said the day before.
North Korean crypto hacks hit record in 2023, report says
HO CHI MINH CITY -- The number of North Korea-linked hacks of cryptocurrency trading platforms hit an all-time high last year, new research on such thefts finds, highlighting continued cyberthreats from the country.
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile, flaunting new nuclear-capable weapon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday it conducted its first flight test of a new cruise missile, as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and neighbors.
North Korea fires cruise missiles off west coast, Seoul says
SEOUL — North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles towards the sea off its west coast on Wednesday (Jan 24), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, in the latest sign of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
North Korea crypto hacking activity soars to record high in 2023, new report shows
North Korea-linked hackers attacked a record number of crypto platforms in 2023, according to Chainalysis in its latest report on Wednesday.
'Dior bag scandal' lands South Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
SEOUL — Hidden camera footage appearing to show South Korea's First Lady accepting a Dior bag as a gift has plunged President Yoon Suk-yeol and his party into a controversy that may threaten their bid to reclaim a parliamentary majority in April's election.