Washington:The United States has called for international cooperation to tackle North Korea's cyber activities following a significant cryptocurrency theft involving Binance. A State Department spokesperson emphasized the need for global governments to work together to mitigate cyber threats posed by North Korea and prevent the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from generating illicit revenue.

According to Yonhap News Agency, these comments were made in response to inquiries about potential collaboration between Washington and Seoul regarding additional sanctions. This follows the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation's attribution of the recent cryptocurrency theft to North Korean actors.

The State Department spokesperson highlighted the importance of enforcing existing international sanctions to prevent Pyongyang from financing its weapons programs. They noted that coordinated unilateral sanctions are effective in stopping the flow of funds that support the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.

In related developments, a South Korean unification ministry official reported that discussions on sanctions in response to the theft had not commenced, as the incident's details remain unclear. Meanwhile, South Korea's foreign ministry is considering possible additional measures, including unilateral cyber sanctions, although no decision has been made. The State Department did not confirm whether the U.S. had shared investigative findings with Seoul or held bilateral talks on additional sanctions related to the incident.