Chinese MP8 players popular among N. Korean youth
Chinese-made MP8 media players are gaining popularity among North Korean youth, entering the country in small quantities through border areas despite restrictions.
According to a...
N. Korea tightens media controls as people call state programming ‘complete garbage’
North Korea has ramped up domestic surveillance through its security agencies to stop outside video content from getting in and spreading, but people say...
North Korea tests NFT sales for foreign currency in China
North Korea conducted covert experiments from January through May in China to test whether it could generate foreign currency through NFTs based on its...
Digital iron curtain: Inside N. Korea’s revamped information technology law
In a sweeping move to tighten its grip on the digital realm, North Korea has unveiled a dramatically enhanced information control system through its...
N. Korea launches AI tech venture with Chinese firm to bypass sanctions
North Korea has partnered with a small Chinese IT company in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to establish a startup focused on AI security technology development.
While...
N. Korean smartphones add screenshot function with notable exceptions
North Korean smartphones have added a screenshot function, though it doesn't work with certain content or applications related to the country's leaders.
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N. Korea expands foreign currency payments through smartphone apps
North Korean smartphones are processing more payments in foreign currencies, and an increasing number of businesses are now required to offer electronic payment systems,...
WeChat traps: N. Korean security agents use confiscated phones for sting operations
North Korean security agencies have begun launching sting operations using the Chinese messaging app WeChat to crack down on people using illegal Chinese-made mobile...
N. Korean tech giant secures critical electronics deal with Chinese firm
The Mangyongdae Trading Company, a leading North Korean tech company, has reached an agreement with a Chinese high-tech electronics firm to acquire large numbers...
Selective roster: N. Korean football game features global icons but blocks Asian stars
International football stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo appear in a mobile football game developed by North Korea, while well-known South Korean players...
