Wi-Fi installed at North Korean hotel, pictures confirm



News Wi-Fi installed at North Korean hotel, pictures confirm Hidden network facilitates web access from Pyongyang hotel, source says Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News A Wi-Fi internet access point has been installed at Pyongyang's Potonggang Hotel, a September-dated photo obtained by NK News shows. The rare Wi-Fi system, first reported by AP journalist Eric Talmadge last month, broadcasts a hidden signal allowing approved users at the hotel to gain online access, a source who visited the hotel explained. A Wi-Fi internet access point has been installed at Pyongyang's Potonggang Hotel, a September-dated photo obtained by NK News shows. The rare Wi-Fi system, first reported by AP journalist Eric Talmadge last month, broadcasts a hidden signal allowing approved users at the hotel to gain online access, a source who visited the hotel explained. 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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Wi-Fi installed at North Korean hotel, pictures confirm

Hidden network facilitates web access from Pyongyang hotel, source says

Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2018

Wi-Fi installed at North Korean hotel, pictures confirm

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A Wi-Fi internet access point has been installed at Pyongyang's Potonggang Hotel, a September-dated photo obtained by NK News shows.

The rare Wi-Fi system, first reported by AP journalist Eric Talmadge last month, broadcasts a hidden signal allowing approved users at the hotel to gain online access, a source who visited the hotel explained.

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