Naenara ()
is the official web portal of the
North Korean government.
It was the first website in North Korea, and was created in 1996. The portal's categories include
politics
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,
tourism
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,
music
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,
foreign trade
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In most countries, such trade represents a significant ...
,
arts
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, press,
information technology
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, history, and "Korea is One".
The website carries publications such as ''
The Pyongyang Times'', ' magazine, ''
Korea Today'' magazine and ''
Foreign Trade
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In most countries, such trade represents a significant ...
'' magazine along with
Korean Central News Agency
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news.
South Korea
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n users' access to the site has been
blocked by South Korean authorities since 2011
and the website remained blocked.
See also
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Censorship in North Korea
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Chollima (website)
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Internet in North Korea
Internet access is available in North Korea, but is only permitted with special authorization. It is primarily used for government purposes, and also by foreigners. The country has some broadband infrastructure, including fiber optic links betw ...
*
List of North Korean websites banned in South Korea
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Red Star OS
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Uriminzokkiri
References
External links
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korea-dpr.com
at physorg.com
North Korean websites
Web portals
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