Tag: media
N. Korea’s smartphone “Samtaesung 8” revealed
A new North Korean smartphone reveals both advances and limitations in the nation's technology development. The Samtaesung 8, recently obtained and analyzed by Daily...
Some N. Koreans marvel at South’s freedom to criticize president
Recent detailed coverage of South Korean politics in North Korean state media has sparked intense curiosity among North Koreans, particularly regarding South Koreans' freedom...
N. Korea rushes flood recovery housing despite safety concerns
North Koreans are expressing growing concern over construction quality as the country rushes to build new housing in flood-damaged areas.
A Daily NK source in...
New fitness tracker highlights North Korea’s social divide
A new Bluetooth fitness tracker advertised on North Korean telecom Kangsong's mobile app has received starkly different reactions from residents in Pyongyang versus those...
North Korea’s 4G launch: Pyongyang first in phased rollout
North Korea launched 4G mobile service in September 2023, but initially service was only available in a few major cities, including the capital of...
Behind the facade: The reality of N. Korea’s construction propaganda
North Korea has been encouraging the production of propaganda videos for the regime, including one by a film crew sent to a major state...
Forbidden fashion: N. Korean youth punished for mimicking Kim Jong Un’s...
As North Korean authorities intensify a crackdown on youth fashion, they've begun targeting young people who imitate Kim Jong Un's clothing and hairstyle, particularly...
Power play: North Koreans turn to “Notetels” amid blackout crisis
Amid frequent power outages in Chongjin, North Hamgyong province, North Koreans are increasingly seeking energy-efficient "Notetels" (portable media players) as an alternative to power-hungry...
N. Korean youth secretly learn tech skills to access outside world
Despite strict controls, young North Koreans are increasingly seeking computer and information technology skills, driven by curiosity about the outside world.
A source in North...
Two N. Korean women arrested for talking about S. Korean TV...
Two female workers on a "shock troop" construction crew were arrested by Pyongyang police after an informant said they had talked about a South...
