North Korean Cryptocurrency Operations: An Alternative Revenue Stream

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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.

By June Lee, Heeu Millie Kim, Rachel Paik

Published on May 25, 2022

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

About the Authors

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

Technology East Asia North Korea Iran

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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