NORTH KOREA

Mar 08 2025POLITICS

Oops! South Korea's Military Mishap

Imagine this: South Korea's military had a major whoopsie. Two of their fighter jets dropped bombs on a civilian area by mistake. This happened during a live-fire drill near the border with North Korea. Nearly 30 people got hurt, two of them badly. The jets were supposed to be practicing for a big exercise called Freedom Shield, which was about to start with the U. S...

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Mar 07 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: How a Simple Mistake Led to a Massive Loss

In the realm of cryptocurrency, where fortunes can change in an instant, a major event unfolded on the night of February 21. Ben Zhou, the CEO of a popular crypto exchange, was going about his usual routine. He was about to approve a seemingly ordinary transaction, moving a large sum of Ether from one account to another. Little did he know, this was the start of a ni...

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as US Navy Arrives in South Korea

North Korea's recent missile tests have sparked a strong response from the United States. The USS Carl Vinson, a powerful aircraft carrier, has docked in South Korea. This move is a clear message to North Korea, showing the strength of the US-South Korea military alliance. The USS Carl Vinson's arrival in Busan is a significant event. It's the first time a US aircra...

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Troops: A New Wave to Russia

North Korea is sending more troops to Russia. This is happening even after many of its soldiers were hurt or killed in the war between Russia and Ukraine. South Korea's spy agency shared this news on a Thursday. The exact number of new troops is still unknown. But, a South Korean newspaper reported that up to 3, 000 more troops have been sent since January. ...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Hidden Losses in Ukraine

North Korea has been quietly involved in the Ukraine conflict, with a significant number of its soldiers reportedly lost. The exact numbers are hard to pin down, but estimates suggest that around 4, 000 North Korean troops have been killed or injured. This is a substantial loss, considering that North Korea has sent at least 11, 000 troops to support the Russian side...

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Feb 20 2025POLITICS

Russia and North Korea: A New Alliance on Europe's Doorstep

Russia is getting ready to boost its army by around 150, 000 soldiers. This includes additional troops from North Korea. This move is seen as a preparation for ongoing conflicts, particularly with Ukraine and possibly its regional allies. A key point to note is that this expansion comes at a time when Russia is facing a significant shortage of soldiers due to the esc...

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Bid for Peace in North Korea

Trump believes he can bring North Korea to the table again. In recent chat with Sean Hannity, current U. S. President spontaneously mentioned touching base with Kim Jong Un if re-elected if for no other reason than to proactively tackle security concerns. A meaningful argument could be made that this might not be the first time Trump has seemed inclined to re-enga...

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

North Korea's New Cruise Missile Test: A Sign of Escalating Tensions?

North Korea tested a new cruise missile system this weekend, marking its third weapons display of the year. The test came just days after President Donald Trump expressed his intent to reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The missiles, described as "strategic, " reportedly hit targets after traveling over 900 miles in complex flight patterns, although this h...

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Jan 15 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Craze: North Korea's Big Haul in 2024

In 2024, North Korea scored big in the crypto world, raking in over $659 million from hacking major exchanges like WazirX from India and DMM Bitcoin from Japan. The Lazarus Group, North Korea's hacking squad, didn't just use high-tech tricks. They also sent people posing as job seekers to become insiders at blockchain companies. The U. S. , Japan, and South Korea tea...

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine: No Desire to Defect

Two North Korean soldiers, fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, haven't shown interest in seeking asylum in South Korea, according to Seoul's spy agency. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said one soldier wants to stay in Ukraine, while the other wants to return home. Zelenskyy is ready to exchange them for Ukrainian POWs in Russia. South Korea's spy agency ...

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