# North Korea-linked account poses as KBS scriptwriter to dupe DPRK watchers **[nknews.org/2021/09/north-korea-linked-account-poses-as-kbs-scriptwriter-to-dupe-dprk-watchers](https://www.nknews.org/2021/09/north-korea-linked-account-poses-as-kbs-scriptwriter-to-dupe-dprk-watchers)** September 14, 2021 Findings suggest a single attacker or group is behind a spate of recent phishing attacks [Ethan Jewell |](https://www.nknews.org/content_author/ethan-jewell/) [Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2021](https://www.nknews.org/content_author/jeongmin-kim/) ----- NK News | A screenshot of the LinkedIn account of “Kim Hui-jung,” which evidence suggests is run by a North Korea-linked attacker posing as a KBS scriptwriter An NK News investigation has uncovered connections between the North Korea-linked phishing scam against DPRK defector Kang Mi-jin earlier this month and at least two other attacks, suggesting the extent of the sophisticated social-engineering scheme is larger than previously understood. Late last month, an account under the name Kim Hui-jung (김희정) attempted to add several NK News journalists as friends on various social media platforms. On LinkedIn, Kim claimed she was a scriptwriter for the Seoul-based Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and needed help on an upcoming piece pertaining to North Korea. ## About the Authors **Ethan Jewell** Ethan Jewell is a Seoul-based correspondent for NK News focused on sanctions, trade and maritime issues. He previously worked as an investigations and intelligence specialist for Pinkerton Comprehensive Risk Management and as a research intern for the Brookings [Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies. Follow Ethan on Twitter @EthanJewell](https://twitter.com/EthanJewell) [View more articles by Ethan JewellEMAILGot a news tip?Let us know!](https://www.nknews.org/content_author/ethan-jewell/) ----- **Jeongmin Kim** Jeongmin Kim is a Lead Correspondent at NK News, based in Seoul. Kim covers interKorean and DPRK-related foreign, defense and humanitarian affairs, and has covered the 2022 ROK Presidential election on the ground. Prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency's Seoul bureau. Follow her on Twitter [@jeongminnkim](https://twitter.com/jeongminnkim) [View more articles by Jeongmin KimEMAILGot a news tip?Let us know!](https://www.nknews.org/content_author/jeongmin-kim/) -----