North Korea Condemns US Cyber Sanctions, Promises Retaliation Against Pressure

North Korea condemned recent U.S. cyber sanctions aimed at its nuclear financing, promising retaliation and highlighting ongoing tensions between Pyongyang and Washington.

• On Thursday, North Koreas vice foreign minister criticized the Trump administrations sanctions imposed on eight individuals and two firms linked to the countrys cyber activities.
• The U.S. Treasury Departments sanctions target North Korean bankers associated with alleged money laundering operations that support the nations illicit nuclear weapons program.
• North Korea accused the United States of exhibiting wicked hostility, threatening unspecified countermeasures in response to the sanctions aimed at its financial activities.