As smartphones and mobile devices become more common in North Korea, technology isn’t just improving communication; it’s giving the government a powerful tool to spy on its people.

But what about other systems like smartphones? [Will] and [Gabe] found that cell phones in North Korea are typically manufactured by Chinese companies, running a custom version of the Android ...

A source has told Daily NK that a new mobile phone with smartphone-level features has become available in North Korea. “The ‘Eumsong-patgi’ with its touchscreen is popular with cadres and ...

North Korea 's government released photos this week of its leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the country's first smartphone factory. The smartphone, called the Arirang, is your typical Android phone.

As prices for new smartphones surpass 2 million won, an increasing number of consumers in South Korea are turning to ...