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Apparently the best way to filter out fake NK workers in interviews, one can just ask: “How fat is Kim Jong Un?” [1]. I am not sure how true it is, but I found it amusing anyway.

Also I just realised this is my second HN comment, last one was 11 years ago exactly today. 1/365 chance I guess. Not bad.

[1] https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/north_korea_worker_in...




I’d say I’m also probably quite likely to instantly leave an interview call if I’m asked this, it’s a pretty unhinged question to be asked out of nowhere, not sure how high their false positives are with that one


NK spy found. Sorry, DPRK Agent


See you for round 2 in 2036


The handler briefing the NK agents: “now remember, we’ve set up a sophisticated system of lies and reasonable justifications for your credentials and connections to employers, and youre allowed to fabricate anything and everything in pursuit of tricking them into getting hired…

… except for one thing.”




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