North Korea’s Samhung IT Exchange Company is now selling products and services through “700 branches and agencies,” according to state media this week.

State-run outlet Dawn reported on Monday that the company, which produces online programs and smartphone applications, has “gained the upper hand” in developing apps for the Android mobile operating system.

The growth of smartphone use in the country, the report said, has led to a growing demand for apps running on the platform.

“The exchange company has established a nationwide network program system so that users can easily purchase information and technology products through the national as well