N. Korea sold illegal gambling websites to S. Korean cybercrime ring
A North Korean organization under the Workers’ Party has reportedly created thousands of illegal online gambling websites in cooperation with an unidentified South Korean...
New OS update for N. Korean phones prevents sharing of photos, lengthy videos
North Korea’s government has been forcing people to update the operating systems (OS) of their phones as part of efforts to prevent the spread...
N. Korea begins accepting subscribers to 4G cellular network
North Korea recently began accepting subscribers to the country's new 4G cellular network, but many people appear to be waiting to subscribe until 4G...
N. Korea’s latest spy satellite equipped with Japanese camera – again
The spy satellite recently placed into orbit by North Korea carried a camera imported from Japan, Daily NK has learned.
A source in North Korea...
N. Koreans must use electronic certificates to make digital payments
North Koreans need their own electronic certificates when they make digital payments, Daily NK has learned.
“When you pay fees in the digital media player...
N. Korea relies on phone-based orders to sell new smartphone
After unveiling a new smartphone called the “Hwawon” last month, North Korea has been selling the product through phone-based orders, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking...
N. Korea applies market exchange rate to electronic prepaid card transactions
North Korea has recently been applying the market exchange rate, rather than the official exchange rate, to transactions with electronic prepaid cards holding foreign...
N. Korea sends delegation to Russia to learn about satellites
A North Korean technical delegation was recently sent to Russia to receive technical information about satellites, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of...
N. Korea imports second-hand Huawei devices to modernize telecommunications network
North Korea has recently begun importing second-hand telecommunications devices from China to replace existing base transceiver station equipment in several major cities, Daily NK...
N. Korea completes reorganization of National Aerospace Technology Administration
North Korea has recently finished reorganizing the National Aerospace Technology Administration. As Pyongyang gears up for technical cooperation with Russia, it has expanded relevant...