South Korean leader Moon Jae-in vowed to build up the country's own defense capabilities as part of efforts to rid North Korea of its nuclear weapons, also saying his country will counter any threat with "strong punishment."
The president said in a ceremony marking the Korean Armed Forces Day, which falls on Sunday. His government's determination to protect peace requires strong defense capabilities.
The ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Korean Navy 2nd Fleet in Pyeongtaek, located some 70km southwest of Seoul.
Meanwhile, South Korea confirms the United States will start deploying its strategic military assets in and around the Korean Peninsula this year.
National Security Adviser Chung Eui-Yong made the remarks during the president's meeting on Wednesday evening with the leaders of South Korea's major political parties . This, as a warning signal to North Korea as it could conduct provocations next month, marking several important political anniversaries.
Then, South Korean police concluded that North Korea was responsible for hacking the country's virtual money exchanges.
North Korean hackers targeted at least four Bitcoin exchanges in South Korea earlier this year in a bid to steal the digital currency. South Korea's cyber police said that North Korean hackers sent emails to South Korean officials from public institutions, such as the police, prosecution, or Seoul City Government but contained malicious software applications.
Last year, North Korea stole the personal data of over 10 million customers from South Korea's website Interpark, an online auction and shopping site, and held it for ransom in exchange for nearly 2.6 million US dollars in Bitcoin.
Source: Arirang News
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