Summary of external news of North Korea this week

U.S. lawmakers introduced the AI Cyber Defense Act targeting AI-related cybersecurity threats from countries including North Korea and Iran. Experts doubt China will mediate a Trump-Kim summit amid low urgency for talks. The U.S. sanctioned 10 individuals and an entity linked to North Korean IT worker fraud supporting weapons programs. South Korea, the U.S., and partners reaffirmed commitment to North Korea's denuclearization and sanctions enforcement.