North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model



News North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing Colin Zwirko July 13, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Domestic North Korean brands are behind several new smartphones that have recently appeared in citizens’ hands, according to NK News analysis of state media, while leader Kim Jong Un has started using a likely Chinese foldable phone. The reveal of new models from the DPRK brands Samthaesong and Manmulsang provides the latest evidence that the domestic electronics industry has rebounded, after going dark early in the pandemic. Domestic North Korean brands are behind several new smartphones that have recently appeared in citizens’ hands, according to NK News analysis of state media, while leader Kim Jong Un has started using a likely Chinese foldable phone. The reveal of new models from the DPRK brands Samthaesong and Manmulsang provides the latest evidence that the domestic electronics industry has rebounded, after going dark early in the pandemic. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing

Colin Zwirko July 13, 2023

North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

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Domestic North Korean brands are behind several new smartphones that have recently appeared in citizens’ hands, according to NK News analysis of state media, while leader Kim Jong Un has started using a likely Chinese foldable phone.

The reveal of new models from the DPRK brands Samthaesong and Manmulsang provides the latest evidence that the domestic electronics industry has rebounded, after going dark early in the pandemic.

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