April 25, 2024
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North Korea conducting high definition television tests

Quality boost may only benefit small number of TV viewers in North Korea

North Korean is preparing for high definition television (HDTV) service, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday.

North Korean state television, which had to date only broadcast at standard resolution (SDTV) quality, began experimenting with simultaneous high definition broadcasts on a separate frequency last Saturday, the report said.

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