Kim Yo Jong rejects US dialogue following Binance hacking allegations

Kim Yo Jong Binance North Korea cyberattack FBI

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has issued a second statement in three days rejecting allegations that North Korea was behind a massive cyberattack on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Kim characterized the FBI's claims, which identify the hacking group Trader Traitor as the perpetrator, as a political provocation and an extension of United States hostile policies toward North Korea.

While Kim noted that dialogue remains an option for maintaining peace, she stated that it is not necessarily synonymous with North Korea's national interests. She emphasized that there is no need to sit down with individuals who avoid respecting sovereignty and rights. Kim further criticized recent US actions, including demands for denuclearization, joint military exercises, and human rights reports, calling them regressive steps.

The US State Department responded by stating that North Korea's cybercrime is a global issue that affects companies and nations worldwide, noting that Pyongyang relies on such activities to fund its weapons programs. Meanwhile, Binance reported that approximately 6.34 billion USD in digital assets were affected by the breach, though about 2.85 billion USD has been frozen or intercepted.

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Binance · FBI · Kim Yo Jong · North Korea · United States · Workers' Party of Korea

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[● 5 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong has released two statements regarding the Binance incident within three days. www.kyeonggi.com · www.imaeil.com · www.newstomato.com · dailynk.jp · www.blocktempo.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The FBI identified the North Korean hacking group Trader Traitor as being involved in the Binance theft. kahoku.news · www.blocktempo.com · www.hani.co.kr · thanhnien.vn
[● 8 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong stated that dialogue is an option for peace but not necessarily synonymous with North Korea's national interests. www.kyeonggi.com · kahoku.news · www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.newstomato.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The alleged theft from Binance involves approximately 1 trillion won. dailynk.jp
[● 11 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong issued a statement on November 4 regarding the Binance hacking allegations. www.kyeonggi.com · kahoku.news · dailynk.jp · www.imaeil.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong claims the Binance hacking incident is an extension of US hostile policies toward North Korea. www.kyeonggi.com · dailynk.jp · www.imaeil.com · www.newstomato.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong stated there is no need to sit down with people who avoid respecting sovereignty and rights. www.kyeonggi.com · www.imaeil.com · www.newstomato.com · kahoku.news · biz.heraldcorp.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated he would talk to North Korea if the hacking was confirmed to be their doing. www.kyeonggi.com · www.imaeil.com · kahoku.news · www.blocktempo.com