Shenghua Wen, a Chinese citizen in the U.S., is charged with violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by smuggling firearms and technology to North Korea. After being directed by North Korean officials, he illegally procured and shipped weapons, leading to his arrest in December 2024 and a guilty plea in June 2025.
St. Louis, Missouri federal court indicts 14 North Koreans accused of fraudulent IT worker scheme
North Korea allegedly sent thousands of IT workers globally, aiming to deceive U.S. businesses into hiring them remotely, violating sanctions. A Missouri federal court indicted 14 North Koreans for identity theft, money laundering, and wire fraud, linked to the companies Yanbian Silverstar and Volasys Silverstar, which employed around 130 North Koreans.
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Australia extradites Jin Guanghua, Sim Hyon-Sop, Qin Guoming, Han Linlin to US
On September 27, 2024, Australia extradited four individuals to the U.S. for engaging in a scheme that processed around $74 million in transactions linked to North Korea. They face charges including bank fraud and money laundering. If convicted, they could receive lengthy prison sentences, with penalties reaching 30 years.
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Saratoga Springs, Utah teacher accused of comparing Japanese boy to Kim Jong Un
A male teacher at Lake Mountain Middle School in Utah is accused of racism after comparing a Japanese-American student to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The teacher allegedly showcased Kim's photo and asked the class for opinions, prompting laughter. The school is investigating, and the teacher will issue a public apology.
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Travis King biography: 13 things about US Army soldier from Racine, Wisconsin
Travis T. King is an American soldier from Racine, Wisconsin, United States. His mother Claudine Gates is also a resident of Racine. Among King's awards as a soldier are the Korean Defense Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. He was a private second class in the U.S. Army. King's uncles … Continue reading Travis King biography: 13 things about US Army soldier from Racine, Wisconsin
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North Korea’s Mun Chol Myong accused of laundering funds via US financial system, sentenced to 45 months in prison
Mun Chol Myong, 56, of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a businessman accused of laundering funds through the financial system of the United States. It was part of a scheme to raise capital and acquire goods for his home country in violation of U.S. sanctions. Mun is the first ever national from North … Continue reading North Korea’s Mun Chol Myong accused of laundering funds via US financial system, sentenced to 45 months in prison
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East Asia’s 6 most handsome men alive 2021
East Asia is the eastern region of Asia. The region is regarded as one of the earliest cradles of civilization. Beijing, Busan, Hong Kong, Macau, Osaka, Pyongyang, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Yokohama, Ulaanbaatar and Taipei are among the large cities in East Asia. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian and Tibetan are among the languages spoken in … Continue reading East Asia’s 6 most handsome men alive 2021
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North Korea’s 20 most beautiful women alive 2021
North Korea is a country in East Asia. Officially called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the country borders China and Russia to the north and South Korea to the south. After the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II in 1945, the Korean Peninsula was divided into two zones namely North … Continue reading North Korea’s 20 most beautiful women alive 2021
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North Korea’s 10 most handsome men alive 2021
North Korea is a country in East Asia. Officially called the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the country borders China and Russia to the north and South Korea to the south. After the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II in 1945, the Korean Peninsula was divided into two zones namely North … Continue reading North Korea’s 10 most handsome men alive 2021
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Virgil Griffith biography: 13 things about cryptocurrency expert born in Birmingham, Alabama
Virgil Griffith is a white man born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. He is also known as Romanpoet. A programmer and an internet and software researcher, Griffith published papers on artificial life and integrated information theory. He created WikiScanner, an indexing tool for Wikipedia. Griffith is also a cryptocurrency expert who worked extensively on the Ethereum cryptocurrency platform. While … Continue reading Virgil Griffith biography: 13 things about cryptocurrency expert born in Birmingham, Alabama
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