According to a report issued by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on May 3, United States government agencies have been spreading unsubstantiated claims of cyber threats originating from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
KCNA cited a representative of the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs who stated: “Recently, the United States, through government agencies, has hired media and scheming organizations to create a fuss about our non-existent ‘cyber threat,’ attempting to mislead international society.”
The DPRK ministry condemned these statements as efforts to discredit its nation, asserting it would take all necessary measures to protect state interests and citizens’ rights from confrontational actions by hostile forces—including in cyberspace.
Analysts have recorded a surge in cyber attacks targeting Iran, Israel, and the United States, with the number increasing by more than 250% during the first quarter of this year. These digital confrontations, occurring amid regional military tensions, are used to spread fear, gather intelligence, and coordinate strikes.
