According to the report of Engadget website, although the incident of North Korean hackers breaking into Sony's network has not been confirmed, one thing is very clear. North Korea treats local hackers as highly as the royal family. It can be said that a North Korean hacker is more expensive than a pilot.
According to the insiders of the North Korean hackers, the North Korean government has given the hackers high financial support. They have this huge apartment and more luxurious decoration. The hacker also revealed that his income can support the whole village. Hackers are a glorious profession for North Koreans.
The website of Engadget also commented that North Korea is doing this to improve its national defense through soft attacks. After all, North Korea is lagging behind in terms of equipment.