07.06.2025 13:50
Due to the internet outage in North Korea, access to government websites and official news pages is unavailable. Many North Korean researchers suggest that the disruption may have originated from within rather than being a cyber attack, and that connections made through China and Russia may have been affected.
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A large-scale internet outage occurred in North Korea. As a result of the outage, access to official government websites, including the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as official news agencies and the national airline Air Koryo, was not possible.
Researchers monitoring North Korea's internet and technology infrastructure indicated that the outage may have originated from within rather than from a cyber attack, suggesting that connections through China and Russia may have been affected.
ONE OF THE MOST STRICTLY CONTROLLED INTERNET SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD
North Korea has one of the most strictly controlled internet systems in the world, including access to all forms of online communication. The public can only access an intranet established by the government, which is not connected to a wide global network. Broad internet access is only available to the government and a small elite segment.
ELITE HACKER GROUPS LIKE "LAZARUS" ARE ACTIVE
In previous years, significant internet outages believed to be caused by cyber attacks have occurred in North Korea. The country is home to elite hacker groups, including one called "Lazarus," which is managed by the government's intelligence apparatus. These teams are blamed for attacks on foreign institutions and companies, as well as for recent cryptocurrency thefts and money laundering. However, the North Korean government denies allegations of involvement in hacking, cryptocurrency theft, and other cyber crimes.
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