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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

North Korea attempted to steal Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine technology: Reports

The National Intelligence Service revealed this information at a closed-door session.

• February 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un (Credit: ABC News)
Kim Jong Un (Credit: ABC News)

North Korea allegedly tried to hack into Pfizer’s systems and steal COVID-19 technology and treatment.

Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean intelligence service.

The National Intelligence Service revealed this information at a closed-door session of the National Assembly’s intelligence committee, the news agency said.

The Gavi vaccine alliance said earlier this month that North Korea had asked for COVID-19 vaccines and was expected to get almost two million doses. 

(Sputnik/NAN)

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