Tag: technology

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...

N. Korea builds drone warfare program, drawing lessons from Ukraine war

North Korea's General Staff Department (GSD) has ordered electronic warfare units to conduct drone-focused exercises as part of winter military training that began Sunday,...

North Korean teams hunt for advanced military parts abroad

North Korea dispatched technical teams to Dandong, China and major Russian cities in early November to procure advanced military components like electronic parts and...

N. Korea’s electronics black market: Foreign tech flows despite global ban

Despite the international ban on directly providing, selling, or transferring electronics with military applications to North Korea, foreign-made mobile phones, laptop computers, and smartwatches...

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...

N. Korea launches factory inspections to enforce localization laws

North Korean authorities are inspecting factories and enterprises in North Hamgyong province to verify compliance with localization laws for supplies, equipment, and raw materials....

Pyongyang mobilizes electronic warfare units along borders after drone claims

North Korea's military and security agencies launched joint electronic warfare exercises following allegations of South Korean drone infiltration over Pyongyang. The drills, which began...

Pyongyang orders tech upgrade to combat illegal fishing in Kangwon

North Korea's cabinet has directed fishing companies in Kangwon province to implement advanced technology for monitoring illegal fishing and developing aquaculture. The Oct. 22...

Exclusive: A rare look at North Korea’s official smartphone apps

Daily NK recently obtained smartphone apps operated by North Korean mobile carriers. North Korean citizens can subscribe to mobile services online through these apps,...

North Korea ramps up weapons production to meet Russia’s demands

North Korea's ruling party has ordered an expansion of weapons production and export plans for the fourth quarter to meet Russia's military demands. The...

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