north korea financial crime

Nov

Why does North Korea steal so much crypto?

North Korea has become the most tenacious state actor when it comes to theft of digital assets. Given its proximity to the Hermit Kingdom, a shared language and a deep understanding of how its criminal pursuits are carried out, South Korea plays a leading role in the investigation of Pyongyang’s…

Sep

Blockchain Research

North Korea keeps stealing crypto by the hundreds of millions

If you want proof that sanctions have limited effectiveness, look no further than North Korea. The hermit kingdom is probably the most sanctioned country on earth, and yet it keeps figuring out ever more nefarious ways to access foreign currency. Its mammoth crypto hacks are in a class by themselves,…

Oct

Asia Banking Research

How did North Korea allegedly launder US$175 million through U.S. banks?

Many Asian countries struggle to contain money laundering, which is usually perpetrated by non-state actors. North Korea is different. The North Korean state itself is deeply involved in money-laundering schemes, often in cahoots with Chinese entities, to help Pyongyang evade economic sanctions, access hard currency and fund North Korea’s nuclear…

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