Internet access is not generally available in North Korea. Only some high-level officials are allowed to access the global internet. In most universities, a small number of strictly monitored computers are provided. Other citizens may get access only to the country's national intranet, called Kwangmyong.
Dec 22, 2014 How North Koreans use technology - Insider The internet as we know it does exist in North Korea, but access is severely limited and only permitted to foreigners and the elite. Most people access North Korea's internal internet, called Kwangmyong, which is completely walled off from the outside world. Why Does South Korea Have Faster Internet for a Cheaper Since 1987, Korea has spent more than $5,000 million in connectivity efforts. As a result, internet penetration rate in South Korea achieved 89.9 percent in 2015, up from 6.8 percent in 1998. In contrast, internet penetration in the United States was only at 74.6 percent in 2015, despite being at a generous 30.1 percent in 1998. North Korean Internet Users Shun Facebook and Google for
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Internet access is not generally available in North Korea. Only some high-level officials are allowed to access the global internet. In most universities, a small number of strictly monitored computers are provided. Other citizens may get access only to the country's national intranet, called Kwangmyong.
Dec 22, 2014 How North Koreans use technology - Insider The internet as we know it does exist in North Korea, but access is severely limited and only permitted to foreigners and the elite. Most people access North Korea's internal internet, called Kwangmyong, which is completely walled off from the outside world.