The European Union sanctioned the leader of North Korea-linked APT groups for aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The EU announced sanctions against Lee Chang Ho, who coordinated North Korean soldiers in Ukraine and led North Korea-linked APT groups like Lazarus and Kimsuky.
Lee Chang Ho is the Director of the Reconnaissance General Bureau in North Korea, responsible for intelligence operations, cyber warfare, and espionage.
The sanctions are part of ongoing efforts to condemn entities supporting actions undermining the independence of Ukraine and to address cybercrime, espionage, and cooperation between North Korea and Russia.