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North Korea uses smartphones as tools for political control

North Koreans use smartphones for banking and tutorials.

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Under Kim Jong Un, these digital tools also monitor the population.

Menstrual cycle tracking apps are particularly scrutinized.

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Why it matters

Cette utilisation des smartphones illustre la manière dont les régimes autoritaires exploitent les technologies numériques pour renforcer leur emprise sur la population, tout en offrant des services modernes.

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