The government of North Korea is allegedly operating a dedicated facility for cybercrime with a focus on artificial intelligence.

The North Korea-focused outlet Daily NK reported that the reclusive state opened a new facility dubbed "Research Center 227." The facility is said to be operating 24 hours a day and coordinating with the government’s Reconnaissance Generation Bureau (RGB).

“In late February, the Supreme Commander issued an order to the RGB under the General Staff Department to enhance overseas information warfare capabilities,” Daily NK said, quoting an anonymous source within the country.

“This order included instructions to establish Research Center 227 for hacking technology research.”