Targeting of South Korean research institutes
Date of report
  • November 2023
Affiliations
North Korean threat actor Kimsuky targeted South Korean research institutes with a malicious import declaration. Opening the document would give Kimsuky access to the victim’s network.
Suspected victims
  • South Korean research institutes
Suspected state sponsor
  • Korea (Democratic People's Republic of)
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Civil society
Victim government reaction
  • Unknown
Policy response
Suspected state sponsor response