Korea
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Black Breaking News
North Korea halts foreign tourism weeks after reopening to Western visitors
HONG KONG — North Korea has once again closed its borders, suspending foreign tourism just weeks after the secretive state…
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15 injured in South Korea after bombs accidentally hit civilian area during military training
SEOUL, South Korea — At least 15 people were injured in South Korea on Thursday after fighter jets accidentally dropped…
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North Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack, FBI says
WASHINGTON — The FBI said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual…
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North Korea criticizes Rubio for calling it a ‘rogue state’
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea admonished Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday for calling it a “rogue state”…
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Crypto
Upbit Crypto Trading Volume Slumps 75% as South Korea Altcoin Frenzy Eases
“Crypto trading volumes started skyrocketing in early March as a wave of altcoin activity hit the market,” Matrixport said in…
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Crypto
Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Postponed by Montenegrin Supreme Court
The decision effectively puts a time-out on the ongoing tug-of-war over Kwon between South Korea and the United States. Both…
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Crypto
Do Kwon’s South Korea Extradition Uncertain After Challenge from Top Prosecutor
Han was extradited to South Korea in February, and Kwon looked poised to follow. His Montenegrin lawyer, Goran Rodic, told…
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Sports
Why are Dodgers, Padres playing in Korea? Explaining MLB’s Seoul Series before 2024 Opening Day
It’s officially baseball season — for two fan bases, that is. While the rest of MLB’s 30 teams wait patiently…
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Crypto
North Korea Crypto Hackers’ Take Dropped to $600M in 2023: TRM Labs
Still, the figure is about 30% less than in 2022, TRM’s head of legal and government affairs, Ari Redbord, said.…
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Crypto
Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report
Stablecoins’ widespread usage and frequent instability could lower the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said.
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