North Korea continued to develop its nuclear fissile material production capability.
It is noted that, despite this, there have been no reports of nuclear tests or launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
In addition, North Korea also continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile infrastructure, and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important source of income for Pyongyang.
It is specified that from 2020 to mid-2021, as a result of cyber attacks from the DPRK, more than $50 million was stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges in North America, Europe and Asia.
Earlier, Pyongyang confirmed information about the launch of the Hwaseong-12 medium-range ballistic missile on Sunday, January 30.
The Japanese government protested.
According to Hirokazu Matsuno, Secretary General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan, the rocket traveled 800 km.
Britain, France and Germany have condemned North Korea's ballistic missile tests in a joint statement.
They were joined by the United States and allies in the UN Security Council.