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Digital iron curtain: Daily NK has obtained the complete text of North Korea’s Information Technology Law, which was amended in 2022


In a move to tighten its grip on the digital realm, North Korea has revamped a law to dramatically enhance its information control system.

Through these measures, North Korea has established an institutional framework to control all aspects of information technology, from planning and implementation to operations. Hwang Hyun-wook, a senior researcher at the Daily NK AND Center, explained, “The revised law aims to increase administrative and economic efficiency through information technology, creating a more scientific and convenient environment for implementing national policies and business management. Article 19 stipulates that all information systems must establish security measures according to state standards and undergo mandatory review and registration.

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