April 19, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kevin Search

Kevin Search

Kevin Search is an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. He previously worked for the North Korean Review Journal.

Analysis

North Korea’s technology sector: Real change or Potemkin progress?

Citizens have more new IT than ever before, but the state's paranoia remains an obstacle to widespread use

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Kevin SearchJune 15, 2017
Evergreen

North Korea’s subtle, and not-so-subtle, tech knockoffs

In pictures: comparing tech products released in recent years with their foreign predecessors

Kevin SearchKevin SearchJune 9, 2017
Analysis

In pictures: Foreign and joint ventures at the Pyongyang International Trade Fair 2017

Numerous international businesses were seen at PITF, selling everything from health supplements to cigars

Kevin SearchKevin SearchJune 7, 2017
Analysis

In pictures: N. Korean companies at the Pyongyang International Trade Fair 2017

From health foods to medicine and nicotine patches, DPRK companies were active at PITF

Kevin SearchKevin SearchJune 6, 2017
Expert Surveys

Should North Korea be banned from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?

Experts explore the potential impact of banning DPRK from the Games

Kevin SearchKevin SearchJune 2, 2017