[Joint Statement by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea on North Korean IT Workers, Pledging to Address the Threats Posed by North Korean IT Personnel]
BlockBeats News, August 28 – The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement regarding North Korean IT workers, stating that the three countries will continue to stand united in addressing the threats posed by North Korean IT personnel. North Korea has been dispatching IT workers worldwide to generate revenue, which is then used to fund illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. The U.S., Japan, and South Korea expressed serious concern over the increasingly malicious activities of North Korean IT workers.
North Korean IT personnel employ various tactics, disguising themselves as non-North Korean IT professionals and using false identities and addresses to deceive others, including leveraging artificial intelligence tools and colluding with foreign accomplices. They exploit the existing demand for advanced IT skills in the market, securing freelance contracts from an expanding pool of target clients across regions such as North America, Europe, and East Asia. North Korean IT workers are also highly likely to be involved in malicious cyber activities, particularly in the blockchain industry. Hiring, supporting, or outsourcing work to North Korean IT personnel is increasingly posing significant risks, including theft of intellectual property, data, and funds, as well as reputational damage and various legal consequences.
