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North Korean spies 'infiltrating British firms' to fund nuclear programme

Original: Kim Jong-un 'infiltrating Brit firms with spies to fund nuclear weapons programme'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is accused of placing agents inside British companies to generate money for his country's nuclear weapons programme. The claim, reported in the UK press, suggests firms are being targeted as a source of funds and possibly technology for Pyongyang despite international sanctions.

Why now: The allegation of North Korean espionage inside British companies is a striking new angle on sanctions evasion concerns.

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