NK Tech Lab investigates and analyses how North Korea uses technology to serve and suppress its citizens. nktechlab.org (Formerly North Korea Tech)
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Jun 16
There's a new $2,000 folding Android phone and at least five flip phones currently available for the elite of North Korea. nktechlab.org/north-koreas-f…
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Jun 10
In North Korea, Kim Jong Un is the top news every day. If he's not visiting somewhere, the top story is the anniversary of a previous visit. Here's video of all North Korea's TV channels coming together to broadcast news about him. nktechlab.org/how-north-kore…
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Feb 2
If you're interested in North Korea, sign up for my free newsletter on North Korean technology trends. The new edition goes out later today. (You don't need a Substack account to subscribe) substack.com/@nktechlab
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Jan 11
North Korean TV has turned up on a new satellite, opening the possibility if direct-to-home reception in the country, but that would be fraught with risk for the state. nktechlab.org/north-korea-ex…
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18 Dec 2025
Almost all analysis of North Korean TV is based on KCTV, the main state-run channel, but there are three other channels that offer a wider range of content and even US movies. I spent a weekend watching them. nktechlab.org/north-koreas-o…
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9 Dec 2025
NK TechLab is now on Substack. Initially I'll be posting a monthly analysis of all that is new in North Korean technology, but they'll be extras as needed. This month, news on a new cable TV service and PC gaming cafe. Please check it out and subscribe: nktechlab.substack.com/
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21 Nov 2025
North Koreans now have access to a 20-channel IPTV service. The subscription-based service is an evolution of the "Manbang" service that began almost a decade ago. nktechlab.org/north-koreas-f…
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15 Oct 2025
Two North Korean escapees recently told us what radio and TV broadcasts from overseas meant to them before they escaped, and before the US and South Korean governments recently shut them down. They have powerful words. nktechlab.org/the-importance…
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30 Jul 2025
After South Korean intelligence halted its radio broadcasting, North Korea has retargeted its jamming operation to block other radio stations: nktechlab.org/north-korea-re…
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24 Jul 2025
The US government is offering rewards totaling $15m for information that leads to the arrest of North Koreans involved in a clandestine IT worker program: home.treasury.gov/news/press…
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23 Jul 2025
The propagandists and censors in North Korea have been battling foreign information for decades and just scored one of their biggest victories. They didn't need to do anything. nktechlab.org/north-korea-ha…
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22 Jul 2019
North Korea built a cell phone network for elites with a domestically-developed encryption algorithm to stop foreign eavesdropping. My story @38NorthNK 38north.org/2019/07/mwilliam… Also today, Washington Post has more on Huawei connection: washingtonpost.com/world/nat…
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26 Dec 2018
KCTV Documentary on Mike Pompeo's October visit: youtu.be/pEMJpaJtPR8?a via @YouTube
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23 May 2018
There's a Chinese drama series airing on North Korean TV right now and the timing is probably not a coincidence northkoreatech.org/2018/05/2…
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1 May 2018
Some vintage Kim Il Sung on North Korean TV right now. They've certainly managed to groom Kim Jong Un in his grandfather's image.
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30 Apr 2018
Korean Central TV report the end of the Winter Olympics: youtu.be/98sT1T-QlPA?a via @YouTube
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28 Apr 2018
Cross-border radio propaganda broadcasts could cease with Friday's inter-Korean summit agreement: northkoreatech.org/2018/04/2…
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