Starlink: an uncensored internet solution for North Korea?



Analysis Starlink: an uncensored internet solution for North Korea? Elon Musk's hotly-anticipated satellite net service could prove a game-changer for tech-savvy North Koreans, experts say Chad O'Carroll \| Min Chao Choy May 27, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Mockup of satellite over Pyongyang \| Space X / Google Earth (Maxar Technologies) Elon Musk’s much-anticipated Starlink internet service is scheduled to go online later this year, designed to provide fast satellite access to the internet from anywhere in the world – including North Korea. With a constellation of over 400 satellites already orbiting the earth and plans to put 40,000 more into space, Starlink has potential to provide net access well outside the control of national governments worldwide. Elon Musk’s much-anticipated Starlink internet service is scheduled to go online later this year, designed to provide fast satellite access to the internet from anywhere in the world – including North Korea. With a constellation of over 400 satellites already orbiting the earth and plans to put 40,000 more into space, Starlink has potential to provide net access well outside the control of national governments worldwide. 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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Starlink: an uncensored internet solution for North Korea?

Elon Musk's hotly-anticipated satellite net service could prove a game-changer for tech-savvy North Koreans, experts say

Chad O'Carroll | Min Chao Choy May 27, 2020

Starlink: an uncensored internet solution for North Korea?

Mockup of satellite over Pyongyang | Space X / Google Earth (Maxar Technologies)

Elon Musk’s much-anticipated Starlink internet service is scheduled to go online later this year, designed to provide fast satellite access to the internet from anywhere in the world – including North Korea.

With a constellation of over 400 satellites already orbiting the earth and plans to put 40,000 more into space, Starlink has potential to provide net access well outside the control of national governments worldwide.

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