April 26, 2024
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Wi-Fi, online money transfers now available at Pyongyang casino: sources

Alipay, Union Pay, and WeChat payments all reported to be possible

Update: This article was updated on December 5 to include remarks from an Alipay spokesperson

Free Wi-Fi internet access and support for online money transfers via two well-known Chinese platforms is now available at a Pyongyang casino, regular travelers to North Korea told NK News this week.

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