North Korea’s First PC Cafe? Kim Jong-un Attends Opening Ceremony in New City [MBN News7]

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【 Anchor's Comment 】
This is the segment "Pyongyang Lens" that explores the vivid realities of North Korea.
The first PC bang in North Korea has been established in a new city, and Kim Jong-un, the Chairman of North Korea, attended the opening, receiving extensive media coverage.
However, defectors from North Korea explain that it is likely to be just a 'facade'.
Reporter Kim Se-hee reports.

【 Reporter 】
This is the appearance of the North Korean version of a PC bang, "computer entertainment center," set to open in the Hwasong district of North Korea.

Kim Jong-un, who visited with his daughter Ju-ae, stated, "This is the first service area to open in our country," and "special attention must be paid to the preparations."

The Korean Central News Agency reported that the entertainment center is expected to have 300 seats and be popular among youth.

North Korea has been emphasizing IT education since the 2000s, claiming that computer education is conducted in places like computer rooms and electronic libraries.

However, according to North Korean defectors, in reality, only a few wealthy individuals could use them.

▶ Interview (☎): North Korean Defector
"At that time, they charged more than 500 won per hour for the electronic library, and in 2016 and 2017, it was 1,500 won..."

This is nearly half of a North Korean worker's monthly salary.

Additionally, electronic libraries in rural areas operated by forcing the wealthy to buy computers and then donating them due to lack of funds.

▶ Interview (☎): North Korean Defector
"Individuals buy computers and operate them by charging on an hourly basis, and the profits are shared with the staff of the library..."

Defectors revealed that free internet access is impossible, and education is conducted on a closed network intranet, so the newly opened 'computer entertainment center' will likely not be much different.

This is MBN News, Kim Se-hee. [[email protected]]

Video Editing: Choi Hyung-chan
Graphic: Yang Moon-hyuk