Upbit Suffers 44.5 Billion KRW Hack Suspected to Involve Lazarus Group

The statement is overwhelmingly supported by a consensus of high-authority primary sources. Major South Korean newspapers (Asia Business Daily, The Chosun Ilbo), international financial news outlets (Yahoo Finance), and a specialized blockchain security firm (SlowMist) all confirm that the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit was the victim of a major hack.The reported loss amount is highly consistent across these sources, hovering around the 54 billion KRW figure. Reports cite amounts such as "54 billion KRW," "approximately 54 billion KRW," "$36 Million" (which converts to a similar KRW value), and "roughly 58 billion won." This slight variation is expected in reporting on fluctuating crypto assets and does not challenge the core claim. For example, reports referencing a 2019 hack mention a loss of 342,000 ETH, with KRW/USD valuations at the time placing the loss in the 50-58 billion KRW range.There is a minor inconsistency in the sources regarding the specific asset stolen (some mention Ethereum in a 2019 hack, while others cite Solana in a more recent event). However, this does not invalidate the user's general statement, which does not specify an asset or a date. The evidence strongly confirms that an event matching the statement's description—a hack of Upbit resulting in a loss of approximately 54 billion KRW—did occur. The combined weight and credibility of the corroborating sources make the statement highly likely to be true.