See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un
Reports are detailing the daily realities of life and technology in North Korea, from smartphone usage to the rise of a hidden middle class.
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The brief
Recent coverage explores the intersection of technology and daily survival in North Korea. The Washington Post highlights the experience of using a smartphone under Kim Jong Un's leadership, while other reports describe the daily life within Pyongyang.
Outlets such as NK News and DailyNK emphasize economic shifts, focusing on a hidden middle class and the role of markets over wages in feeding households. Inquirer.net notes the production of synthetic goods, including coffee without coffee and chocolates without cocoa.
Future developments depend on the continued accessibility of information regarding Pyongyang's internal systems and the stability of the nation's market-driven food supply.
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Quick answers
What is the role of markets in North Korea?
According to DailyNK, markets rather than wages provide the means for North Korean households to feed themselves.
What consumer goods are being highlighted as synthetic?
Inquirer.net reports on the existence of chocolates without cocoa and coffee-less coffee.
Who is discussing the North Korean middle class?
Rudiger Frank discussed the hidden middle class in North Korea according to NK News.
Coverage (5)
- North Korea’s coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa Inquirer.net · 11h ago
- Rudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked NK News · 11h ago
- Markets, not wages, feed North Korean households DailyNK · 11h ago
- The daily life of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, which is considered the most closed country.. 매일경제 · 11h ago
- See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un The Washington Post · 11h ago
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