Inside Room 39: North Korea’s Secret Money Making Operation

What do you know about Room 39-- North Korea’s secret money-making operation? This infamous organization-- also known as Office 39 or Bureau 39-- has been around since the 1970s. The ultra-private office serves North Korea’s elite-- especially the Kim family-- by bringing in millions or even billions of dollars every year. Have you ever wondered how Kim Jong-un is able to buy superyachts and armoured Mercedes despite sanctions against the country? That’s all thanks to Room 39. If you ever had any questions about how North Korea’s ruling class has been able to amass billions of dollars, then we’re here to answer them. Let’s head inside Room 39 and see what’s really hidden behind its doors. You’ll find piles of cash, smuggled gold and jewels, counterfeit money and some of North Korea’s best minds committing cyber crimes for their leader. Through this organization the Kim family and North Korea’s diplomats have smuggled in everything from dance equipment and expensive food to Cognac. It’s est
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