New testimony from defectors reveals pervasive surveillance and monitoring of limited internet connections. For millions of others, the internet
“In North Korea cell phones and intranet-enabled devices are on balance pro-surveillance and control,” said Kretchun, who has been studying
The North has evaded America''s “maximum pressure” campaign with a 300 percent increase in internet use that has opened up new opportunities for
Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This
This compilation of articles explores North Korea''s energy security challenges and chronic electricity shortages by utilizing commercial satellite
North Korea''s small circle of Internet users consist of elites in the government and military, propagandists and media workers, state-trained hackers and researchers at education
It leverages commercial satellite imagery, insights from North Korean state media, and other reports and anecdotal evidence to help inform public
Pyongchon Thermal Power Station generates electricity for central Pyongyang. Energy in North Korea describes energy and electricity production, consumption
Yes, it is possible to get on the internet in North Korea and post that photo to IG, tag yourself in Pyongyang on Facebook or just send your family a
North Korea relies on coal, hydropower, and petroleum products for most of its energy needs, but renewable sources such as biomass, waste, and solar panels also supply energy in the residential
Energy in North Korea describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in North Korea. Primary energy use in North Korea was 224 TWh and 9
Still, North Korea does have the internet. That small web of internet connections between North Korea and the outside world collapsed entirely on
North Korea''s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst A UK-based researcher said the cause of the internet outage in the secretive state
North Korea notoriously restricts access to the internet for its own citizens, but the full list of its websites visible to the outside
Discover 35 intriguing facts about North Korea''s internet, a tightly controlled network with limited access, revealing a unique digital landscape.
38 North''s report examines North Korea''s current energy challenges and explores potential clean energy and sustainability solutions.
Our in-depth analysis of North Korean internet activity reveals an informed, modern, and technologically savvy ruling elite. Learn more.
In this new series, 38 North will look at the current state of North Korea''s energy sector, including the country''s major hydro and fossil fuel power
Insikt Group analyzes the internet activity of the North Korean elite, providing a window into the digital lives of North Korea''s most senior leadership.
While North Korea possesses abundant coal resources, producing over 80% of its energy, output has halved since the early 1990s. Hydroelectric power, constituting over half of energy production in
A cyberattack on North Korea would be an exercise in futility if the purpose was to cause a serious disruption, said Chang Yong Seok, a North Korea expert at Seoul National University. “Even if their
You won''t find people in North Korea checking Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates on the tense situation created by its leader, Kim Jong Un.
This report, “North Korea''s Energy Sector,” is a compilation of articles published on 38 North in 2023 that surveyed North Korea''s energy production facilities and
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Up to 7 million North Koreans use cell phones daily, and WiFi networks have sharply expanded in recent years as the mobile devices increasingly became a key tool for market activity in
A new report by Recorded Future, a private cybersecurity company, found that the North Korean regime is growing more reliant on cyber operations as a “critical tool for revenue generation,
Internet access is available in North Korea, but is only permitted with special authorization. It is primarily used for government purposes, and also by foreigners.
North Korea''s internet was hit by a major outage that lasted several hours on Saturday, knocking off connection to government web sites and official
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