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The announcement of North Korea’s first domestic smartphone, the Arirang, marks a significant intersection of technological aspiration and deep-seated cultural symbolism within the hermit kingdom. Named after the peninsula’s most beloved folk song, the Arirang smartphone—specifically the model AS1201—was unveiled during a highly publicized visit by Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un to the "May 11 Factory." ... Read more

The unveiling of the Arirang smartphone by North Korean state media marks a significant intersection of modern information technology and deep-seated nationalist sentiment on the Korean peninsula. Named after the iconic folk song that serves as an unofficial anthem for Koreans on both sides of the 38th parallel, the device represents more than just a ... Read more