Crypto & Sanctions Evasion: Bitget has resumed withdrawals in phases after a Sept. 24 exploit that reportedly stole about $388M, starting with BTC on the Bitcoin network at 08:00 UTC on Sept. 28; the exchange says user balances are unaffected and its user protection fund (5,500 BTC) will cover losses, while ETH and other networks reopen on later dates. North Korea Links to Illicit Finance: Multiple reports tie the Bitget breach to North Korea-linked hackers (Lazarus), keeping attention on how DPRK cyber activity can move through global crypto infrastructure despite sanctions. Diplomacy & POW Fallout: South Korea demanded an apology from Ukraine after Zelenskyy publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, arguing the move was meant to stay confidential; Kyiv denies a non-disclosure deal, escalating a sensitive Korea-Russia-Ukraine triangle. North Korea Economy Watch: South Korea’s central bank estimates North Korea’s economy grew about 3.5% in 2025 for a third straight year, with gains concentrated around Pyongyang and supported by trade and cooperation with Russia and China. Labor Market Under Pressure: Chinese brokers are reportedly advertising North Korean workers openly on WeChat and other platforms, listing skills and availability despite UN sanctions banning overseas employment.