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He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a North Korean plant

North Korea has engaged in a wide-ranging effort to place remote workers at U.S. companies in order to funnel money back to its coffers and, in some cases, steal sensitive information.

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NBC NewsMar 15, 2026, 11:22 AM

He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a North Korean plant

North Korea has engaged in a wide-ranging effort to place remote workers at U.S. companies in order to funnel money back to its coffers and, in some cases, steal sensitive information.

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