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N. Korean company releases new smart TV with Android OS, voice control function

"Sobaeksu," manufactured by Sinhung IT Trading Corporation, features karaoke, educational apps

A North Korean technology company recently rolled out a new smart television equipped with an Android operating system (OS) and voice control function, externally-focused state media outlets reported earlier this month.

The intelligent digital television, known as ‘Sobaeksu,’ was developed by the Sinhung Information Technology (IT) Trading Corporation, the Sogwang (Dawn) website reported on July 19.

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