"Over time, someone realized that there could be a way to expose possible North Koreans during the interview process: Ask the suspected impostor to insult the country's dictator Kim Jong Un, given that insulting him is illegal in the country and can result in harsh punishments."
"The request appears to stump the job applicant, who gets visibly uncomfortable, pretends to have not understood the question, and then simply exits the interview."
"It's important to note that this trick doesn't always work. Some North Korean fake IT workers, particularly those who live in China or Russia, are not always under as strict supervision as the hackers within North Korea's borders."
North Koreans have been obtaining remote jobs at Western companies by using fake resumes and identities, often with assistance from American collaborators. Due to sanctions against North Korea's nuclear program, hiring North Koreans is prohibited. A strategy has emerged to expose these impostors by asking them to insult Kim Jong Un, which is illegal in North Korea. A viral video shows an applicant unable to comply with this request, highlighting the effectiveness of this tactic, although it may not work universally due to varying levels of supervision for North Koreans abroad.
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