South Korea
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cryptoSouth Korea Tax Authority Loses $4.8 Million in Crypto Due to Seed Phrase Leak
South Korean tax authorities inadvertently exposed crypto wallet seed phrases in a photograph, leading to a $4.8 million theft and prompting a multi-agency investigation.
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cryptoSouth Korea Launches Probe into Crypto Custody Failures After Seed Phrase Leak
South Korea orders a cross-agency investigation into seized digital asset management following a significant security lapse involving a leaked cryptocurrency wallet seed phrase.
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techSouth Korea Bans AI Hiring Tools Over Systemic Bias
South Korea implements a ban on algorithmic hiring tools in public and large private sector recruitment following a study revealing significant bias against rural applicants and older candidates.
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cryptoSouth Korea Tax Agency Leaks $4.8M in Crypto Holdings
South Korea's National Tax Service accidentally exposed a crypto wallet seed phrase, leading to the loss of millions in seized tokens. Authorities face scrutiny over digital asset security.
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cryptoSouth Korean Police Lose $1.4 Million in Bitcoin, Two Arrested
Gangnam Police Station officers mishandled seized Bitcoin, leading to a multi-million dollar loss and subsequent arrests. Investigation reveals potential bribery.
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worldKim Jong Un Links US Relations to Attitude, Showcases Military Might
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un states US-North Korea ties hinge on American attitude, while a military parade highlights nuclear ambitions.
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cryptoBitcoin Dispute Fuels Attempted Murder Charge in South Korea
A South Korean man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly poisoning his business partner over a cryptocurrency investment gone wrong.
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cryptoBank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Led Stablecoin Issuance
South Korea's central bank renews calls for commercial banks to lead stablecoin issuance, citing financial stability and monetary policy concerns.