North Korea: Lingering internet disruptions likely nationwide as of Jan. 27

Event

Intermittent internet disruptions will likely continue to affect North Korea as of Jan. 27 following a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattack the previous day that suspended all internet traffic to and from the country for around six hours. While reports indicate that authorities have restored access to email servers, some websites for major North Korean institutions like Air Koryo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continue to disconnect intermittently.

Business disruptions are possible for organizations that use internet services in North Korea. Interruptions to online services by private and government entities could occur over the coming days.

Advice

Plan for possible internet and business disruptions. Consider alternative modes of communication, such as satellite connections, for critical business operations.