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Telecommunications in North Korea

Telecommunications in North Korea is about how people there talk and share information with each other using phones, computers, and other devices. North Korea is a country on the Korean Peninsula, and it's ruled by one party, so many things are controlled by the government. The government manages all telecommunications in North Korea, which means it decides what devices people can use, what information they can access, and who can talk to each other.

When talking about telecommunication devices in North Korea, we should first understand that not everyone there owns a phone or has access to the internet. Few North Koreans can access the internet, and their service is limited by the government. However, there are three main types of devices available to people - landlines, mobile phones, and intranet. Landlines are phones that are wired into a wall, just like the one many people have in their homes. Mobile phones are like the ones you see people carrying around, except that the government controls what information they can receive or send. North Korea has its intranet, the local version of the internet, which only provides limited access to approved sites.

The government in North Korea monitors all telecommunication devices and decides who has access to them. North Koreans must receive government permission before they buy a phone or computer, which means they must align with one of the government's approved categories, including party members or school teachers.

Because of the government's strict control and censorship, North Koreans don't have access to the same information as people in other countries. For example, they have limited access to news, and they can't access many social media sites. They must use North Korea's version, which has fewer features and content.

In conclusion, telecommunications in North Korea is strictly controlled and censored by the government. People only have access to devices that the government approves, and their internet access is limited by the government.