Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report



News Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right Anton Sokolin June 12, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of North Korean women in front of computers Most North Koreans have never heard of the internet, and even the small group of elites who can access the world wide web must submit to intrusive security measures ranging from fingerprint scanning to surveillance software, according to a new report. Drawing on defector testimony, People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) documents how bureaucratic hurdles, hefty prices and other barriers make it all but impossible to get online from Pyongyang. Most North Koreans have never heard of the internet, and even the small group of elites who can access the world wide web must submit to intrusive security measures ranging from fingerprint scanning to surveillance software, according to a new report. Drawing on defector testimony, People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) documents how bureaucratic hurdles, hefty prices and other barriers make it all but impossible to get online from Pyongyang. 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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Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right

Anton Sokolin June 12, 2023

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

An illustration of North Korean women in front of computers

Most North Koreans have never heard of the internet, and even the small group of elites who can access the world wide web must submit to intrusive security measures ranging from fingerprint scanning to surveillance software, according to a new report.

Drawing on defector testimony, People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE) documents how bureaucratic hurdles, hefty prices and other barriers make it all but impossible to get online from Pyongyang.

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