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North Korea’s first multi-channel IPTV service apparently launched
Manbang has launched North Korea’s first multi-channel IPTV service, offering 20 channels of live television across the country’s internal data network.
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Three things to read, from October 2025
This month’s reading covers North Korea’s new app-based grain voucher system, a report on cyber operations, and a detailed look at a domestically made feature phone.
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A Nascent Fintech Industry Appears in Pyongyang
A nascent fintech sector is emerging in Pyongyang, with competing e-wallet apps enabling cashless payments, currency exchange, and ticket purchases via smartphone.
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North Korea’s Health App Offers Medicines on Demand
A North Korean health ministry app lets citizens order medicines and consult doctors via smartphone — a sign of the state’s growing embrace of digital services.
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A Close-up Look at North Korea’s Digital Map App
Fellow Traveler is North Korea’s answer to Google Maps — a state-built app offering a directory of Pyongyang’s shops, restaurants, and landmarks.
