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How North Koreans Infiltrated the Crypto Industry to Fund the Regime - Ep. 715

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North Korea's Crypto Infiltration

This chapter explores the alarming infiltration of the cryptocurrency industry by North Korean IT workers using fake identities to secure employment at tech firms. It reveals how these individuals unknowingly facilitate money laundering and contribute to the funding of North Korea's missile programs, highlighting the dual role of these workers as coders and hackers. The discussion includes personal anecdotes and the ethical implications of companies unwittingly engaging with these operatives.

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