New North Korean website offering electronic payments, online bookings | NK News
NK News Logo
November 22, 2024
NK News Logo

Get behind the headlines
NK News is hiring
News

New North Korean website offering electronic payments, online bookings

"Sili" reportedly allows Pyongyang-based users to make restaurant reservations, among other services
Dagyum Ji May 17, 2018
Copy Icon COPY LINKMastodon Icon MASTODON
New North Korean website offering electronic payments, online bookings
by nknews_hq on 2015-09-04 08:52:30

A North Korean IT company has launched an Amazon-style online retailer using an electronic payment system and offering services including online booking, the state-run DPRK Today reported on Thursday.

The state-run outlet reported that the “Sili online store (실리전자상점),” recently developed by Pyongyang Kwangmyong IT Company, is being widely used by North Koreans and has received favorable reviews from customers.

Become a member for less
than $5.75 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.

© Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved.
No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group.

NK News is hiring

Never miss a beat. Try the new mobile app.
© 2024, Korea Risk Group (NK Consulting Inc.). All Rights Reserved