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North Korean Balloons Disrupt Operations at Seoul Airports, Cause Runway Closures
Seoul: Since June, South Korea has been compelled to repeatedly close runways at Seoul’s two major airports, Incheon and Gimpo, due to disturbances caused by North Korean balloons filled with trash, according to a South Korean lawmaker on Wednesday, who cited aviation records. Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Bu-nam revealed in a statement that over the span of 20 different days…
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Russian Arrested in Argentina for Laundering $100 Million Stolen by North Korean Hackers
Argentine authorities have arrested a Russian national accused of laundering cryptocurrency stolen in a $100 million heist by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, highlighting the DPRK’s integration into global money laundering networks. The arrest, made by the Argentine Federal Police, involved the seizure of over $120,000 in cryptocurrency and $15 million in assets. The suspect, a 29-year-old Russian living in Buenos…
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Putin Gifts Luxury Car to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Moscow/Pyongyang, February 20, 2024: In a move likely to raise eyebrows, Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted a car to his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-un, further solidifying ties between two increasingly isolated nations. North Korea’s state media, KCNA, reported on Sunday that a Russian delegation delivered the Russian-made car for Kim’s “personal use,” sparking concerns about violating international sanctions.…
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North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile: Claims Japan
Tokyo: North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile, reported Japan and South Korea. The missile, believed to be a medium-range one, was launched from the Pyongyang area into the East Sea. Japan’s Defense Ministry stated it was likely shorter-range than recent tests. While Japan believes it landed outside its exclusive economic zone, both nations are collaborating with the U.S. to…
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US, South Korea, and Japan Strategize Against North Korea’s Nuclear Threat in Trilateral Talks
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet with South Korean and Japanese counterparts to address rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, exacerbated by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s nuclear and missile program expansion. The trilateral talks in Seoul will focus on North Korea’s recent military satellite launch, deemed essential for monitoring U.S. and South Korean activities.…
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