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[-] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 7 months ago

I generally agree with you but isn't the n Korean internet only used by the government and whatever rich people can afford it? I say fuck em.

[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca 8 points 7 months ago

I’ve heard the same and I generally view that as propaganda since NK have been actively maintaining a Linux distro since 98 (Red Star OS) so it’s not like they’re total luddites, just under oppressive dictatorial control.

I personally can’t condone attacking random people based on geoloc for the actions of their dictator but I absolutely understand your point of view.

[-] zaph@sh.itjust.works 7 points 7 months ago

Not trying to change your mind but if the general public has internet it's definitely just intranet. There's no way they're getting anything close to what we would recognize as the internet. Maybe I'm buying propaganda but I just can't fathom the possibility.

[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago

Heard.

All valid opinions, I won’t be visiting NK anytime soon to confirm for myself, but it’s a curious thought.

[-] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

they aren't random people, NK users of the internet have explicit ties to scams and hacking. The rest never get to access the WWW.

[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca -1 points 7 months ago

You’re from North Korea to confirm this as fact?

[-] jaemo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

No more than you are to assert the opposite, sir.

[-] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago
[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca 0 points 7 months ago

Read usernames and the rest of the thread, friend.

[-] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I might need to go back and find sources but I could have sworn I read a thing that had Kim directly saying that it isn't allowed among the general populace because it's full of US propaganda. Same reason why jeans aren't allowed.

Edit: I want to clarify that I would prefer the general populace had the internet so they could more easily educate themselves but AFAIK they don't.

[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca 0 points 7 months ago

I believe you, no sources required; my personally held belief comes from a gut feeling and general distrust based on their historical movements.

Their M.O. has always been subversion and misdirection to make them appear stronger than they actually are, so you can’t take them at face value at all.

[-] AdrianTheFrog@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

Yes.

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 ... Online services for most individuals and institutions are provided through a free domestic-only network known as Kwangmyong, with access to the global Internet limited to a much smaller group.

Wikipedia

[-] Trakata@lemmy.ca 0 points 7 months ago

Thank you for the attribution.

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