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North Korean cybercriminals linked to $352M heist from crypto exchange Bitget
The theft — the largest in 2026 so far — pushes DPRK-linked crypto losses above $1B this year after several major heists
September 25, 2026
Lee accuses Ukraine of violating pact by revealing North Korean POW transfer
A ROK official reportedly said the Ukrainian side informed them Zelensky would mention the POWs, but without details
September 25, 2026
North Korea slams ‘unrealistic’ calls for denuclearization by US, ROK, Japan
DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui says allies’ calls for denuclearization justifies having a stronger arsenal
North Korea says 240mm rocket’s range upgraded to instill fear in South Koreans
MLRS system tested Tuesday, KCNA reports, as top general says weapons to be deployed to South Korean border
September 24, 2026
Ukraine sends 2 North Korean POWs to South Korea: Zelensky
Born in 1999 and 2005, the POWs were captured in early 2025 and expressed desire to defect to South Korea
September 24, 2026
North Korea wins its first gold, silver and bronze medals of 2026 Asian Games
Weightlifter Ri Song Gum makes history with third straight gold, and the DPRK earns its first-ever soft tennis medals
September 23, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
New campaign appears aimed at assessing the war’s trajectory as North Korea continues supporting Russia, researchers say
September 23, 2026
Seoul’s new defense chief tells North Korea to halt fortifications along border
Kang Shin-chul says South Korea will not be swayed by Pyongyang’s reaction as investigation into DMZ blast continues
September 23, 2026
Lee outlines three-part vision for ‘peaceful coexistence’ with North Korea at UN
South Korean president calls for restored inter-Korean ties and renewed U.S.-DPRK dialogue to establish a peace regime
September 23, 2026
North Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings
Pyongyang dismisses the 11-nation body as lacking UN authority and accuses its members of serving Washington’s agenda
