As per BlockTempo, Hyundai Group's headquarters in Seoul's Jongno District received a bomb threat email on December 19, demanding 13 BTC to prevent an explosion. The email claimed the building would be detonated at 11:30 AM unless the ransom was paid. Hyundai immediately ordered all employees to work remotely, and police conducted a full search of the building, finding no explosives. Authorities are investigating the incident as part of a series of recent false bomb threats targeting major Korean companies.
Hyundai Headquarters in Seoul Receives Bomb Threat Email Demanding 13 BTC
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Hyundai Group’s Seoul headquarters received a bomb threat email via KuCoin exchange on December 19, demanding 13 BTC to avoid an explosion. The message set a 11:30 AM deadline. Hyundai shifted staff to remote work, and police found no explosives. Authorities are linking the case to similar threats against Korean firms. KuCoin is assisting with the investigation.
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