March 28, 2024
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North Korean company launches new fingerprint scanner-equipped smartphone

The Arirang 161 is “voguish and sophisticated," says advertising

The Arirang Information Technology Company recently launched a smartphone featuring fingerprint authentication technology, North Korea's state-run outlet DPRK Today reported on Saturday.

“The mobile phone ‘Arirang 161,’ which was recently released by Arirang Information Technology Company, has been earning favorable reviews from people,” the report said.

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