South Korea's Yoon Urges Global Action on North Korea's Nuclear Threat at ASEAN, G20 Summits

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to urge world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits to enforce UN sanctions on North Korea and block its illicit activities funding its weapons programs. Yoon will emphasize the need to deter North Korea from engaging in cyber hacking, cryptocurrency theft, and illegal maritime transshipments, which are key sources of funding for its nuclear and missile development. North Korea's advancing nuclear arsenal poses a serious threat to South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Yoon also highlighted the importance of China's constructive efforts in denuclearizing North Korea, given its significant leverage over the country.