North Korea

A massive $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist has put Binance under the spotlight, with blockchain investigators pointing fingers at North Korea's notorious TraderTraitor hacking unit.

The situation is delicate because China's leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are both scheduled to visit Gyeongju soon. China's persistent presence, South Korea's composed response, and North Korea's military pressure have left the regional balance precarious.

Days after saying that strengthening ties of Russia and China with other nations does not pose a threat to the US, Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un of ‘conspiring’ against the US.

The three nations have warned the global blockchain and cryptocurrency industries of targeted attacks by North Korea. The statement read, "The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) cyber programme threatens our three countries and the broader international community and, in particular, poses a significant threat to the integrity and stability of the international financial system."

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea

On Tuesday night, North Korea sent over 150 balloons carrying garbage and filth to South Korea, escalating tensions

North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells, prompting South Korea to order evacuation of residents of its two islands.