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.
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
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…
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...