Arirang (Korean: 아리랑) is a line of North Korean Android smartphones. They were announced on 10 August 2013. The phone was distributed to local sales points operated by mobile operators such as Koryolink to be sold together with 3G SIM cards or as a stand-alone device. It is named after the "Arirang" Korean folk song. [1]

Mar 10, 2023 · North Koreans have smartphones, but they're unlike any you've seen. Here's some of our favorites, including one with a built-in mosquito repellant.

Sep 26, 2024 · The new report catalogs 55 smartphones that have been sold in North Korea, with specifications and other information where available. View and download a copy of the full report at Lumen.

May 22, 2019 · Daily NK recently acquired North Korea’s latest smartphone, the Pyongyang 2425. The phone has been described as “much improved in both functionality and design” by North Korean media site Sogwang.

Sep 24, 2024 · Among the newest North Korean smartphones, handsets are comparable to mid-market phones available in many countries and feature multi-megapixel cameras and good technical specifications; however, they are considerably less …

Mar 29, 2024 · The latest smartphones in North Korea cost hundreds of dollars, with some models costing nearly USD 1,000. While such prices are a significant burden on North Koreans, the phones are still popular.

Aug 1, 2018 · Phones available in the country include the Phurun Hanul, a device that is said to have a 6,000mAh battery. A recent report suggests that smartphone use in North Korea is surprisingly...

Oct 9, 2024 · The folding smartphone that showed up at the recent National Exhibition of IT Successes has been identified. Commenting on a Reddit post, a user pointed to a video recorded at the IFA trade show that took place in Berlin in early September.

Dec 7, 2024 · Understanding what North Korean phones look like requires examining specific models, design elements, and⁤ the functionality available to users. Before examining specific devices, it’s crucial to consider the historical context of mobile phone technology in North Korea.

Aug 13, 2013 · North Korea has begun producing its own smartphones. Pictures emerge after leader Kim Jong Un inspects factory. The phones feature a touch screen and a "high pixel" camera.