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South Korea seeks extradition of drug baron arrested by NDLEA

The National Intelligence Service of South Korea has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for the arrest of a notorious drug baron, Ogbonnaya Jeff, while seeking his extradition to face charges. 59-year-old Ogbonnaya was arrested on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, by operatives of the NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit at his hideout in Lagos, after

South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime

South Korea and North Korea have taken sharply contrasting positions on Bitcoin as South Korea’s central bank has reportedly ruled out BTC as part of its foreign exchange reserves. Why South Korea dismissed BTC According to the report, the Bank of Korea (BOK) stated that Bitcoin does not meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) criteria

South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) above forecasts (1.95%) in February: Actual (2%)

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South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (MoM) above forecasts (0.2%) in February: Actual (0.3%)

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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North Korea test-fired missiles

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North Korea test-fired missiles By AP Last Updated: Mar 02, 2025, 02:06:00 PM IST Synopsis The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea as a show of force after North Korea's recent missile tests. This deployment emphasizes the strong military alliance between the U.S.

North Korea says US should abandon military threats, KCNA says, World News

A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, South Korea on July 19, 2022. PUBLISHED ON February 15, 2025 4:54 AM SEOUL — North Korea said on Saturday (Feb 15) that

South Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon

SEOUL, March 24 — South Korea will seek the extradition of fugitive crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon, prosecutors told AFP Fr...

North Korea says it tested new ‘nuclear underwater attack drone’

North Korean state news agency KCNA said on Friday it tested a new nuclear underwater attack drone under leader Kim Jong Un's guidance this week, as a US amphibious assault ship arrived in South Korea for joint drills...