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Japan-U.S.-ROK Public-Private Event to Counter North Korea’s Cyber Threats in Europe
March 17, 2026
On March 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Department of State of the United States of America (U.S.) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), co-hosted the Japan-U.S.-ROK Public-Private Event to Counter North Korea’s Cyber Threats in Europe in Prague, Czech Republic. Mr. MIYAKE Fumito, Ambassador in charge of Cyber Policy and Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended the event.
- In this event, participants explained the current situation of North Korea’s malicious cyber-related activities, including cryptocurrency thefts and IT worker activities, and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening protection against such threats through public-private cooperation.
- Japan continues to strengthen its efforts with the international community such as the U.S., the ROK, and European countries, and private sector, to address North Korea’s malicious cyber-related activities, including cryptocurrency thefts and IT worker activities.