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JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
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News North Korea will soon launch cloud computing service, says state mediaEunjong server speed more than a decade behind that of South Korea: IT professor
The North Korean government is set to launch its own cloud computing service, a state-run outlet reported on Friday. The service, similar to iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive, is called “Eunjong,” meaning “benevolent affection,” local outlet Arirangmaeri said. “These days, the Information Science Technology Department, State Academy of Sciences is pushing to finish the preparation for the cloud computing service,” local outlet Arirangmaeri said on Friday. The article didn’t say exactly when the service will be open to the public, but said it is close to release and that it was part of a move to catch up © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |