South Korea, the United States, and Japan have decided to form a dedicated advisory group to address cybersecurity issues, including those connected to North Korea. The decision was announced by the office of the South Korean president after a trilateral meeting in Washington among deputy national security advisors from the three nations. (TASS)
The new panel will focus on preventing North Korea’s cyber activities, with particular attention to cutting off funding for its nuclear and missile programs. (TASS)
Beyond Western partners, South Korea and Japan had already reported cyber intrusions aimed at stealing funds from organizations believed to be affiliated with the North Korean state. (TASS)
The participants in these tripartite discussions are slated to convene four times a year. The goal is to maintain the potential for a unified response to cyber threats and to coordinate actions across borders. (TASS)
Earlier, military analyst Baranets endorsed the idea of establishing dedicated cyber forces in Russia as part of a broader strategy to strengthen cyber defense and deterrence. (TASS)