En.Yna.Co.Kr Three Sentenced for Collaborating with N.K. Hackers on Gambling Sites
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- •Three accomplices sentenced for illegal gambling site operations linked to North Korean hackers.
- •Ringleader Kim earned 23.5 billion won and transferred 30% of proceeds to North Korea.
- •Sentences range from three to four years in prison for the individuals involved.
On November 12, 2026, three individuals were sentenced to prison for their roles in creating and distributing illegal gambling websites in South Korea, in collaboration with North Korean hackers. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced one member to four years and the other two to three years in prison. The ringleader, surnamed Kim, had previously been sentenced to five years in prison for creating 16 gambling sites between 2022 and 2024, earning approximately 23.5 billion won (US$17.6 million) and transferring over 7 billion won to North Korean hackers. The accomplices were found guilty of aiding in the distribution of these illegal sites.
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2026-09-01
Ringleader sentenced
The ringleader surnamed Kim was sentenced to five years for creating 16 illegal gambling sites with North Korean hackers.
En.Yna.Co.Kr2026-11-12
Three sentenced for gambling site operations
The Seoul Central District Court sentenced three individuals for their roles in distributing illegal gambling sites linked to North Korean hackers.
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What were the sentences for the individuals involved?
The sentences ranged from three to four years in prison for the three accomplices.
What was the ringleader's role?
The ringleader, surnamed Kim, created and sold 16 illegal gambling sites in collaboration with North Korean hackers.
How much money was involved in the operations?
The operations generated approximately 23.5 billion won (US$17.6 million), with over 7 billion won transferred to North Korean hackers.
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