CTA-NK-2024-0718.pdf (2 MB)

This includes using smartphones, laptops, and tablets from well-known international brands. These activities demonstrate North Koreans' growing operational security awareness and highlight the regime's ability to acquire foreign technology, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions. The analysis reveals North Koreans are not as isolated as commonly perceived. North Koreans are now more frequently using VPNs and proxy services to evade domestic surveillance and censorship.