38 North on the expansion of the DPRK’s mobile phone network

Here is the conclusion: One should be careful not to jump to a conclusion that North Korea is entering ‘mobile telecommunications revolution.’ North Koreans are still largely denied internet access, and international calls are blocked. Prohibitive top-up rates have made general users reserve their calls for important messages or emergencies. New digital social networking remains … Continue reading 38 North on the expansion of the DPRK’s mobile phone network