Amazon blocked 1,800+ job apps from North Koreans over sanctions and security concerns.

Amazon blocked over 1,800 job applications from individuals linked to North Korea, according to the company’s Chief Security Officer, citing concerns over the regime’s use of digital labor to generate foreign currency and circumvent sanctions. The company said it actively monitors and rejects applications from sanctioned countries to comply with international regulations and protect its systems. While Amazon confirmed it does not hire employees from North Korea, it did not disclose specific details about the methods used to identify applicants. The move highlights growing scrutiny of foreign actors exploiting tech job platforms for financial or intelligence purposes.