North Korean Internet Fiber Optic Cable

Internet access is available in North Korea, but is only permitted with special authorization. It is primarily used for government purposes, and by foreigners. Online services for most. An expert on North Korean internet information examines the extent of North Korea's fiber optic network based on a small amount of information published in a presentation. Key findings include fiber optic connections from Russia and China, with routes likely following major roads and railways, especially along the east coast. Kwangmyong is North Korea's nationwide domestic intranet that is completely isolated from the World Wide Web and hosts roughly 1,000–5,500 internal websites. Use the controls at the top to play the animation or step through year by year.