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From politics to economics, from leadership succession to the introduction of fast food restaurants, there is a lot going on inside North Korea.
Beyond Pyongyang: Regional Development, Modernization, and Inequality in North Korea
Historically, across numerous socialist systems, state investment and scarce resources often …
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones
North Korean smartphone brand Phurunhanal Electronics appears to have sourced one of its latest …
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea
This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …