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North Korean Cryptocurrency Operations: An Alternative Revenue Stream

As cryptocurrency has risen to prominence within the past decade, its widespread use has likewise created great potential for exploitation by malicious actors.

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By June Lee, Heeu Millie Kim, Rachel Paik
Published on May 25, 2022
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The Technology and International Affairs Program develops insights to address the governance challenges and large-scale risks of new technologies. Our experts identify actionable best practices and incentives for industry and government leaders on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, cloud security, countering influence operations, reducing the risk of biotechnologies, and ensuring global digital inclusion.

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June Lee

Former Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Technology and International Affairs

June Lee is program coordinator and research assistant for the Technology and International Affairs Program.

Heeu Millie Kim

Rachel Paik

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June Lee
Former Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Technology and International Affairs
Heeu Millie Kim
Rachel Paik
TechnologyEast AsiaNorth KoreaIran

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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