The United States, 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 worldwide to profit, using the funds obtained to finance 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 use various means to disguise themselves as non-North Korean IT workers, using false identities and addresses for deception, including the use of artificial intelligence tools and collusion with foreign accomplices. They exploit the existing demand for advanced IT skills in the market, obtaining freelance contracts from target client groups that are expanding worldwide, including North America, Europe, and East Asia. North Korean IT personnel are highly likely to also engage in malicious network activities, especially 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, damage to reputation, and various legal consequences.