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Wealthy North Koreans in Pyongyang now have a choice of several fold- and flip-type smartphone models, with at least one fold-type phone and five flip-type models currently available.
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North Korea, Pyongyang
Who
Wealthy North Koreans, NK TechLab, Fenibook, Doogee, Buksae Electronic Trading Company, Mujigae Economic Technology Exchange Company, Tongmyong Technology Development Office
What
Wealthy North Koreans in Pyongyang now have a choice of several fold- and flip-type smartphone models, with at least one fold-type phone and five flip-type models currently available.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:16:08 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
North Korea, Pyongyang ·
Why
The availability of high-end smartphones is a further sign of the wealth currently circulating in the North Korean capital.
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How this affects you
The introduction of foldable and flip phones for sale to the wealthy in North Korea indicates a growing market for high-end consumer technology, with potential for older models to filter down to a wider population. This suggests an evolving economic landscape and consumer-driven demand within tightly controlled North Korea.
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3 events in this thread- Technology3h 34m agoWealthy North Koreans in Pyongyang can choose from several fold- and flip-type smartphone models, indicating a growing circulation of wealth in the capital.Open article
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- Technology3h 34m agoWealthy North Koreans have a choice of several fold- and flip-type smartphone models in Pyongyang, with at least one fold-type and five flip-type models currently available.Open article