Business
Nosotek’s News Corp. link
Sep 7th
Bloomberg has a well-researched piece on Nosotek, the North Korean computer programming joint-venture that’s been busy developing mobile games.
I spoke to the company back in June when I was writing “The world’s most unusual outsourcing destination” and at the time found a single Nosotek game: Bobby’s Blocks. Bloomberg managed to find several other titles, including some based on the movies “The Big Lebowski” and “Men in Black: Alien Assault.” Through a takeover the games ended up being published by a division of News Corp.
The story also quotes Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies on potential dangers it sees of such More >
Multipurpose Alarm Developed
Jul 30th
Pyongyang, July 30 (KCNA) — A multipurpose alarm has recently been developed by the Korea Chongchun Trading Company. The invention consists of a main body, a remote controller and heat, gas, infrared ray and magnetism sensors.
Full story: KCNA
Software outsourcing in North Korea
Jun 10th
North Korea has been quietly building up its IT industry and a handful of companies are looking overseas for business.
Cell Phone Demand Stays Strong at Koryolink
May 13th
Koryolink, North Korea’s only 3G cellular operator, saw sales more than double in the first three months of this year as it expanded its network coverage and enjoyed continued demand for its service.
At the end of March the company had 125,661 subscribers, a gain just under 34,000 subscribers over the quarter, according to majority-shareholder Orascom Telecom. The Egyptian company, which invests in cellular operators in developing nations, owns 75 percent of Koryolink.
Development of Science and Technology Called for
Mar 24th
Pyongyang, March 24 (KCNA) — It is an urgent and essential task facing the Korean people in their drive to build an economic power to develop the latest science and technology at present, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a signed article.
Full story: KCNA
