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  • A Look at North Korean Cellular Charges

    A Look at North Korean Cellular Charges

    How much does it cost to buy a smartphone and data package in North Korea? Concrete numbers for the former are difficult to come by, but I’ve managed to find a couple of sources that suggest phone prices are not too far removed from those found in Western economies. Data packages too are not too…

  • North Korean Cellular Coverage in 2026

    North Korean Cellular Coverage in 2026

    North Korea’s cellular network has continued to grow, with 4G now available in major cities and coverage expanding into regions that previously had no mobile service.

  • Twenty Years of Mobile Communications in North Korea

    Twenty Years of Mobile Communications in North Korea

    Twenty years after the first cellular calls in North Korea, mobile phones have become a cornerstone of daily life and the country’s informal private economy.