North Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators



News North Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators Company behind device told NK News DPRK may have acquired it via secondary market as expert voices sanctions concerns Anton Sokolin \| Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean student uses an educational robot \| Image: KCTV (Jan. 31, 2024) North Korea has acquired a Russian robot in a bid to modernize its education system, the company that produced the model confirmed to NK News, with an expert raising concerns over how such a technology transfer could breach international sanctions. A spokesperson for the Russia-based Promobot told NK News a robot that appeared in a DPRK state television segment about new education methods at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) on Jan. 31 was produced by the company. North Korea has acquired a Russian robot in a bid to modernize its education system, the company that produced the model confirmed to NK News, with an expert raising concerns over how such a technology transfer could breach international sanctions. A spokesperson for the Russia-based Promobot told NK News a robot that appeared in a DPRK state television segment about new education methods at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) on Jan. 31 was produced by the company. 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 Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators

Company behind device told NK News DPRK may have acquired it via secondary market as expert voices sanctions concerns

Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2024

North Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators

A North Korean student uses an educational robot | Image: KCTV (Jan. 31, 2024)

North Korea has acquired a Russian robot in a bid to modernize its education system, the company that produced the model confirmed to NK News, with an expert raising concerns over how such a technology transfer could breach international sanctions.

A spokesperson for the Russia-based Promobot told NK News a robot that appeared in a DPRK state television segment about new education methods at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) on Jan. 31 was produced by the company.

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