North Korean hacking groups, specifically Lazarus Group, have been linked to most major crypto exchange attacks in South Korea since 2018, resulting in confirmed thefts exceeding $120 million. Additionally, billions of dollars in suspected illicit crypto flows have moved through South Korea’s financial system, with $6.4 billion tied to the Hwanchigi laundering network. Regulatory oversight on domestic exchanges has been tightened to combat these issues.

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