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Originally Published 4 months ago — by U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a North Korean-led fraud network involved in funding DPRK weapons programs through cyber schemes, including the use of cryptocurrency and fraudulent IT worker operations, targeting American and international companies to generate revenue for North Korea's missile and WMD programs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NATO HQ
NATO and its partners, including Australia, Japan, and South Korea, condemn the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, which supports Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This collaboration violates UN Security Council resolutions and threatens global security. NATO urges countries to refrain from aiding Russia and remains committed to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Department of State
A joint statement from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of numerous countries, along with the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary of State of the United States, condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) export and Russia’s procurement of DPRK ballistic missiles, as well as Russia’s use of these missiles against Ukraine. The statement expresses deep concern about the security implications of this cooperation in Europe, on the Korean Peninsula, across the Indo-Pacific region, and around the world, and calls on the DPRK and Russia to abide by relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and cease all activities that violate them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Department of State
The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have issued a joint statement condemning the transfer of military equipment and munitions from North Korea (DPRK) to Russia for use against Ukraine. They confirm that several weapons deliveries have already taken place, which will escalate the human toll of Russia's aggression. The three countries pledge to work with the international community to expose Russia's attempts to acquire military equipment from the DPRK and express concern about potential transfers of nuclear or ballistic missile-related technology to the DPRK. They call on both the DPRK and Russia to abide by UN Security Council resolutions and cease all activities that violate them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The White House
The US and South Korea have committed to developing an ever-stronger mutual defense relationship and affirming their commitment to the combined defense posture under the US-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty. The two countries have established a new Nuclear Consultative Group to strengthen extended deterrence, discuss nuclear and strategic planning, and manage the threat to the nonproliferation regime posed by North Korea. The US has reaffirmed its commitment to extend deterrence to South Korea, including nuclear, and will enhance the regular visibility of strategic assets to the Korean Peninsula. Both countries remain steadfast in their pursuit of dialogue and diplomacy with North Korea, without preconditions, as a means to achieve the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.