“This is the living proof that North Koreans are strongly intent on learning about the outside world.”

So said Kim Seung-chul, representative of North Korea Reform Radio, in showing the North Korean Homemade Radio to the public.

“Those who live near China may buy Chinese radio, but those who don’t have to contact the local ‘underground radio-maker,’” said Kim.

“There are some people who make a living out of making the homemade radio like this one.”