North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street



News North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country Colin Zwirko June 21, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean woman uses a new smartphone from an unknown brand with a three-leaf clover logo on the back \| Image: KCTV (Jan. 1, 2023) A North Korean smartphone brand has opened a new shop among the skyscrapers on Pyongyang’s recently built Hwasong Street, according to NK News analysis, a sign the brand has become more popular despite the country’s economic problems during the pandemic. The front of the Jindallae IT Exchange Company shop (진달래 정보기술교류소), featuring a large advertisement for previously unknown smartphone designs, appeared in a new segment about city landscaping airing this month on Korean Central Television (KCTV). A North Korean smartphone brand has opened a new shop among the skyscrapers on Pyongyang’s recently built Hwasong Street, according to NK News analysis, a sign the brand has become more popular despite the country’s economic problems during the pandemic. The front of the Jindallae IT Exchange Company shop (진달래 정보기술교류소), featuring a large advertisement for previously unknown smartphone designs, appeared in a new segment about city landscaping airing this month on Korean Central Television (KCTV). 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. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country

Colin Zwirko June 21, 2023

A North Korean woman uses a new smartphone from an unknown brand with a three-leaf clover logo on the back | Image: KCTV (Jan. 1, 2023)

A North Korean smartphone brand has opened a new shop among the skyscrapers on Pyongyang’s recently built Hwasong Street, according to NK News analysis, a sign the brand has become more popular despite the country’s economic problems during the pandemic.

The front of the Jindallae IT Exchange Company shop (진달래 정보기술교류소), featuring a large advertisement for previously unknown smartphone designs, appeared in a new segment about city landscaping airing this month on Korean Central Television (KCTV).

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