May 15, 2024
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North Korea replaces lights with new LED tech

North Korea implements a country-wide program to replace light bulbs with newer, more efficient LEDs.

North Korea is pushing to equip houses in the DPRK with light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, state media the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Monday.

LED technology, which provides significant longevity and efficiency advantages over standard bulbs, will become North Korea's future national lighting standard, the KCNA said.

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