North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners



News North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners New legislation citing national security calls for immediate dismantling of WiFi Leo Byrne September 8, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON nrkbeta, Creative Commons North Korean authorities have declared that foreign embassies, officials and international NGOs working in country can no longer use WiFi to connect to the internet, citing interests of national security. Satellite internet access, which allows for foreigners to send information and data at almost no risk of interception from local authorities, will only be possible after users "seek license," from authorities, a decree document obtained by NK News said. North Korean authorities have declared that foreign embassies, officials and international NGOs working in country can no longer use WiFi to connect to the internet, citing interests of national security. Satellite internet access, which allows for foreigners to send information and data at almost no risk of interception from local authorities, will only be possible after users "seek license," from authorities, a decree document obtained by NK News said. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

New legislation citing national security calls for immediate dismantling of WiFi

Leo Byrne September 8, 2014

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

nrkbeta, Creative Commons

North Korean authorities have declared that foreign embassies, officials and international NGOs working in country can no longer use WiFi to connect to the internet, citing interests of national security.

Satellite internet access, which allows for foreigners to send information and data at almost no risk of interception from local authorities, will only be possible after users "seek license," from authorities, a decree document obtained by NK News said.