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South Korea’s parliament has passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image

North Korea-sponsored hacking syndicate Lazarus Group has transferred $1.2 million worth of cryptocurrency from a mixer, marking their largest transaction in over a month.

North Korea has threatened an immediate military strike against South Korea in response to any «provocation». Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister and key ally of leader Kim Jong Un, made the threat on Sunday, as Pyongyang reportedly fired artillery shells near its border with South Korea for the third day in a row.

Pyongyang of firing artillery shells near their sea boundary for a third straight day amid a provocative statement from Kim Yo Jong, the sister and key ally of North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un, threatening to launch a military strike immediately in response to any provocation. The influential sister of the North Korean leader even mocked Seoul's ability to detect its weapons launches.Also Read | Bangladesh polls: What does re-election of Sheikh Hasina mean for India? Strongly urging North Korea to halt provocative acts or face an overwhelming, stern response, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Pyongyang fired more than 90 rounds near the disputed western sea boundary on Sunday afternoon.

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North Korea's shells landed in a buffer zone created under a 2018 tension-reducing deal, which fell apart in November after the North launched a spy satellite. Seoul's military said Saturday that "the repeated artillery fire within the prohibited hostile act zone by North Korea poses a threat to the peace on the Korean Peninsula and escalates tensions". They issued "a strong warning", and urged North Korea to immediately stop such actions.

North Korea was responsible for greater than $600 million worth of crypto being stolen in 2023, blockchain intelligence company TRM labs announced Friday.

South Korea's K-pop phenomenon, BTS. The comic delves into their meteoric rise to stardom since their debut in 2013 and explores their recent transition to military service. BTS, comprising seven talented singers, has achieved global acclaim with their infectious hits and impactful social campaigns, particularly focused on empowering the youth. The glossy comic sheds light on how these pop stars evolved into international sensations and the unique journey they navigate from being celebrated musicians to fulfilling their military service obligations.

Orbit Bridge, which serves as the main bridge for the Claytont ecosystem, was exploited for nearly $82 million hours before the new year’s eve. Multiple South Korean agencies are currently investigating the multi million hack.

North Korea fired artillery rounds near its disputed sea boundary with South Korea on Friday in violation of a fragile 2018 military agreement, officials said, prompting the South to plan similar drills. The rivals' drills are the first in about a year and are expected to deepen their already-serious animosity. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea fired 200 rounds in the waters north of their disputed western sea boundary.

South Korea on Friday ordered an evacuation on Yeonpyeong, an island near its border with North Korea, a local official told Reuters. South Korea's military did not immediately respond to requests for more information. Earlier a newspaper reported that the South's military was due to resume live-fire drills there.

South Korea’s Incheon says it has confiscated $375,000 worth of cryptoassets from “tax-evading” residents who tried to hide their earnings in token wallets.

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Around 290,000 South Korean public sector workers will be forced to declare their crypto holdings starting from February.

-A tsunami measuring under one metre (3.3 ft) reached South Korea's east coast in the wake of a massive earthquake that hit Japan on Monday -The first tsunami to reach South Korea's coast was 67 cm (2.2 ft) but authoriites warned it may increase in size after the initial waves and may continue for more than 24 hours -North Korea issued tsunami warnings for its coast of possible waves of more than 2 metres, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing the North's state radio. -Russian officials issued a tsunami alert for the island of Sakhalin, warning that areas across the island's west coast could be affected by the waves. -Tsunami waves over a metre (three feet) high crashed into the coast after the 7.6-magnitude quake, and more, up to five metres high, were possible within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, US and Japanese weather agencies said.

Authorities called for immediate evacuation in affected areas, emphasizing the potential for more major quakes in the coming days. The quakes caused damages at some places. Bullet trains were halted while highways were closed in affected places. Japanese media captured scenes of people standing near large pavement cracks, and the Meteorological Agency warned of the possibility of additional major quakes over the next week.

Japan earthquake: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan on Monday has triggered Tsunami warnings in Japan, North Korea, and Russia. The Kremlin confirmed the reports of Tsunami warnings in Russia's Far East region and said the evacuations are being carried out to relocate the people to safer areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that 21 earthquakes rocked the country and all were above the magnitude of 4.0 As per the reports, the first Tsunami waves that hit the Japanese coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama were around a meter high.

Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates: In a major tragedy on the day of New Year, Japan was hit by 21 above 4.0 magnitude on Monday. The earthquakes, which were as intense as 7.6 magnitude triggered infrastructure collapse in the country with people running to save their lives.

Public broadcaster NHK reported that a one-meter-high tsunami wave struck parts of Japan’s west coast along the Sea of Japan, with expectations of a larger wave following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in north-central Japan earlier today. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures’ western coastal regions.

Reuters. While hosting senior military leaders on Sunday at the ruling Workers' Party (WPK) headquarters, Kim pointed out that hostile manoeuvres by the enemies pose the danger of an armed confrontation on the Korean peninsula. This situation makes it mandatory for the country to "sharpen the treasured sword" to protect itself, said Kim.

‘Mistake that…’: N. Korea's Kim Jong Un on seeking reunification with S. Korea In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword" to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program.