CIA launches social media campaign to recruit informants in North Korea, Iran, and China

The CIA has launched a recruitment campaign for informants in North Korea, Iran, and China. The agency posted messages on various social media platforms in Mandarin, Farsi, and Korean, providing instructions for secure contact. This effort follows a successful campaign to recruit Russians after the Ukraine invasion. The CIA aims to connect with individuals in authoritarian regimes, emphasizing the use of encrypted communication methods for safety. Experts note that while the campaign is unprecedented in its use of social media, challenges remain, particularly in North Korea, where internet access is limited. The CIA remains optimistic about reaching discontented citizens in these countries.