[South Korea May Adjust Sanctions to Address North Korea's Cryptocurrency Theft Threat] South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na stated that South Korea may adjust its sanctions framework against North Korea to address the threat of cryptocurrency theft by the regime. Previously, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on eight North Korean bankers and two entities, accusing them of laundering money through cryptocurrency to support nuclear weapons development. Reports indicate that North Korea has stolen approximately $2.84 billion in cryptocurrency since January 2024, with some of the funds being directed toward its nuclear weapons program. Kim Ji-na emphasized that coordinated efforts between South Korea and the U.S. are crucial in responding to North Korea's digital threats, noting that South Korea has previously imposed independent sanctions on North Korea based on U.S. actions.