South Korea urges caution on North Korea link to Binance hack

South Korea's Unification Ministry said Tuesday that accurately assessing the situation takes priority regarding allegations of North Korean involvement in the massive theft of cryptocurrency from exchange Binance, urging a cautious stance. The ministry official declined to confirm agreement with U.S. investigators' claims that North Korea was behind the hacking attack, stating that no information has been shared with South Korean agencies. Regarding potential additional international sanctions, the official said it is appropriate to review countermeasures with relevant authorities after understanding the situation. North Korea denied involvement through a statement by Kim Yo-jong, who called the U.S. announcement a "serious political provocation" and warned of reconsidering its hostile policy. This marks her first response to international criticism of North Korea's illegal cyber activities, which the ministry analyzed as an attempt to prevent new disputes and pressure the U.S.