US blacklists 2 companies, 6 individuals over North Korean IT worker schemes



News US blacklists 2 companies, 6 individuals over North Korean IT worker schemes Sanctions against actors in the DPRK, Vietnam, Laos and Spain take aim at networks funding Pyongyang’s weapons programs Shreyas Reddy March 13, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean workers using computers \| Image: KCTV (Aug. 27, 2025) The U.S. has sanctioned a North Korean technology company, a Vietnam-based firm and six individuals over their roles in IT worker schemes to raise money for Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program. Thursday’s action by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) marks the latest step in its drive to disrupt networks that place North Korean IT workers in remote jobs while concealing their identities, often using stolen credentials and fabricated personas to gain employment at legitimate companies. North Korea’s global IT worker operations generated nearly $800 million in 2024 alone, according to the Treasury Department, and carry the added © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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US blacklists 2 companies, 6 individuals over North Korean IT worker schemes

Sanctions against actors in the DPRK, Vietnam, Laos and Spain take aim at networks funding Pyongyang’s weapons programs

Shreyas Reddy March 13, 2026

US blacklists 2 companies, 6 individuals over North Korean IT worker schemes

North Korean workers using computers | Image: KCTV (Aug. 27, 2025)

The U.S. has sanctioned a North Korean technology company, a Vietnam-based firm and six individuals over their roles in IT worker schemes to raise money for Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.

Thursday’s action by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) marks the latest step in its drive to disrupt networks that place North Korean IT workers in remote jobs while concealing their identities, often using stolen credentials and fabricated personas to gain employment at legitimate companies.

North Korea’s global IT worker operations generated nearly $800 million in 2024 alone, according to the Treasury Department, and carry the added