Over $6 billion Binance hack… Ministry of Unification says “assessing the situation is the pr
Original headline60억달러 넘는 바이낸스 해킹…통일부 “상황 파악 우선”
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South Korea's Unification Ministry said Wednesday it has not received intelligence shared among domestic agencies regarding the FBI's attribution of a Binance cryptocurrency theft exceeding $60 million (60억달러) to North Korea, and will prioritize verifying the situation before deciding whether to join additional international sanctions. A ministry official, speaking at the Government Complex Seoul, said the FBI's October 31 announcement is the basis of the North Korea link, but no information has been shared among relevant South Korean agencies, and the government will review response measures with related ministries after assessing the situation, adding there is no need to discuss additional sanctions at this time. The ministry's cautious stance reflects the sensitivity of directly accusing North Korea of the hack, given the potential impact on inter-Korean relations and sanctions enforcement. Watch for whether South Korea aligns with U.S. sanctions designations and any follow-up from the FBI's investigation into the Binance exploit.
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Binance, FBI, North Korea, Ministry of Unification (South Korea)