The Chosun Ilbo reported that Room 38, led by Kim Jong-il, was merged into Room 39 in late 2009, but the two were split again in 2010 due to difficulties in obtaining foreign currency.
Chosun Ilbo melaporkan bahwa Room 38 yang dipimpin Kim Jong-Il digabung dengan Room 39 pada akhir 2009, namun dipecah lagi pada tahun 2010 karena kesulitan memperoleh devisa.