North Korea has a sneaky way of making money. They use hackers and IT workers to steal and launder cash. This cash funds their weapons programs. The U. S. Treasury Department recently put sanctions on 10 North Korean individuals and entities involved in these shady deals. These hackers and IT workers are part of a bigger problem. They help North Korea avoid sanction...
The United States is preparing to ask the United Nations Security Council to penalize seven ships. These ships are accused of breaking UN rules by shipping North Korean coal and iron ore to China. This trade brings in a lot of money for North Korea each year, between $200 million and $400 million. A spokesperson from the U. S. State Department emphasized that these ...
The U. S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in South Korea. He is there to talk about the future of U. S. troops in the country. The talks are part of the annual Security Consultative Meeting. This meeting is important. It helps the U. S. and South Korea plan their military alliance. They also discuss how to defend against North Korea. The two defense ministers wi...
A large building in Bergen County is getting a new purpose. It will soon be home to a special adult daycare center. The place is 67, 000 square feet big. It is fully leased to Lily Life. This center is mainly for the Korean community nearby. The building is at 2 Christie Heights St. in Leonia. It is now for sale at $15 million. This is a lot of money! But the buildin...
South Korea's leader, Lee Jae Myung, recently met with China's President Xi Jinping. He asked for China's help to start talks with North Korea. This meeting happened after a big event with leaders from countries around the Pacific Ocean. Xi Jinping said China wants to work closely with South Korea. He called them an important partner. Lee, who became president this ...
Choi Hye-Jin is a name that resonates with grace and determination in the world of women's golf. Hailing from Gimhae, South Korea, she has become a standout figure in the sport, known for her poise and skill. Golf in South Korea is more than just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon, and Choi has embraced it fully. Her journey began early. By the age of 15, she was al...
South Korea is about to get some serious tech help from the U. S. President Donald Trump announced that America will share its top-secret nuclear submarine technology with South Korea. This is a huge deal because the U. S. usually keeps this kind of information under lock and key. The news came after a meeting between Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. ...
President Donald Trump is in South Korea for his last stop on a busy trip through Asia. He's got a lot on his plate, including talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump just flew in from Tokyo, where he made a deal with Japan's new prime minister. Now, he's heading to Gyeongju, a historic town in South Korea. There, he'l...
North Korea has been busy making headlines for all the wrong reasons. They've been on a digital money-grabbing spree, snatching up a staggering $2. 84 billion in cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2024. The hack on Bybit in February was a significant part of this, but it's not their only move. They've also been sending IT workers worldwide, which goes against UN ...
A South Korean official has suggested that U. S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could meet during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia. The unification minister, Chung Dong-young, sees this as a unique opportunity for both leaders to push for peace and improve North Korea's global position. This isn't the first time Trump and Kim have met. They'...