South Korea sets independent sanctions for crypto theft against North Korea By Cointelegraph

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South Korea announced its first independent sanctions related to cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks against specific North Korean groups and individuals.

According to Seoul’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, four North Korean individuals and seven businesses have been placed on a blacklist for their alleged involvement in cyberattacks and cryptocurrency theft. The blacklisted individuals include the infamous Park Jin-hyok, Jo Myong-rae, Song Rim and Oh Chung-Seong.

FBI Wanted poster against N.Korean hacker. Source: FBI
North Korean hackers have been stealing more crypto than ever before. Source Chainalysis