The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint declaration regarding North Korean IT personnel, pledging to collectively address the threat posed by North Korean IT personnel.

BlockBeats News, August 28th: The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint statement regarding North Korean IT personnel, stating that the three countries will continue to stand united to address the threat posed by North Korean IT personnel. North Korea has been continuously sending IT personnel around the world to make profits, using the funds obtained to support illegal large-scale weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. The United States, Japan, and South Korea expressed serious concerns about the increasingly malicious activities of North Korean IT personnel.

North Korean IT personnel employ various means, disguising themselves as non-North Korean IT workers, using false identities and addresses for deception, including leveraging artificial intelligence tools and collusion with foreign accomplices. They exploit the existing demand for advanced IT skills in the market, securing freelance contracts from target client bases that are expanding worldwide, including North America, Europe, and East Asia. North Korean IT personnel are highly likely to also be involved in malicious cyber activities, especially in the blockchain industry. Hiring, supporting, or outsourcing work to North Korean IT personnel is increasingly posing serious risks, including theft of intellectual property, data, and funds, as well as damage to reputation and various legal consequences.