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North Korea shows off own-brand mobile phones

Domestically produced Jindallae mobile phones are displayed at the 24th Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair at the Central Youth Hall in the North Korean capital on May 4, 2026. (Photo: Kim Won Jin/AFP)

North Korea is welcoming foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its Jindallae smartphone.

North Korea has called Jindallae — “azalea” in Korean — a convenient way for citizens to stay connected. The domestic network, however, is strictly controlled.

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