Indicted; allegations unresolved unless proven in court 2024-12-12

Fourteen DPRK nationals indicted in Yanbian Silverstar / Volasys Silverstar scheme

DOJ says the group worked for DPRK-controlled Yanbian Silverstar and Volasys Silverstar, using false, stolen, and borrowed identities to obtain remote IT work and launder revenue.

Jong Song Hwa official source photo — Jong Song Hwa

Ri Kyong Sik official source photo — Ri Kyong Sik

Kim Ryu Song official source photo — Kim Ryu Song

Rim Un Chol official source photo — Rim Un Chol

Kim Mu Rim official source photo — Kim Mu Rim

Cho Chung Pom official source photo — Cho Chung Pom

Hyon Chol Song official source photo — Hyon Chol Song

Son Un Chol official source photo — Son Un Chol

Sok Kwang Hyok official source photo — Sok Kwang Hyok

Choe Jong Yong official source photo — Choe Jong Yong

Ko Chung Sok official source photo — Ko Chung Sok

Kim Ye Won official source photo — Kim Ye Won

Jong Kyong Chol official source photo — Jong Kyong Chol

Jang Chol Myong official source photo — Jang Chol Myong

Listed people/entities

Jong Song HwaRi Kyong SikKim Ryu SongRim Un CholKim Mu RimCho Chung PomHyon Chol SongSon Un CholSok Kwang HyokChoe Jong YongKo Chung SokKim Ye WonJong Kyong CholJang Chol Myong

Observed indicators from source

False, stolen, and borrowed identities
Front companies
Remote work contracts
Revenue laundering allegations

Source record

U.S. Department of Justice · 2025-06-30 · Justice Department Announces Coordinated, Nationwide Actions to Combat North Korean Remote IT Workers

Search names: Jong Song Hwa, Ri Kyong Sik, Kim Ryu Song, Rim Un Chol, Kim Mu Rim, Cho Chung Pom, Hyon Chol Song, Son Un Chol, Sok Kwang Hyok, Choe Jong Yong, Ko Chung Sok, Kim Ye Won, Jong Kyong Chol, Jang Chol Myong

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