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North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun.<\/p>\n

Called Chongseo 1.0, it contains writings by the country\u2019s founder Kim Il-sung and his son"},"modified":"2019-07-11T19:41:12","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T19:41:12","slug":"north-korea-develops-software-to-teach-ideology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2019\/07\/11\/north-korea-develops-software-to-teach-ideology\/","title":{"rendered":"North Korea develops software to teach ideology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun.<\/p>\n

Called Chongseo 1.0, it contains writings by the country\u2019s founder Kim Il-sung and his son \u2013 former leader Kim Jong-il.<\/p>\n

The paper explains that the encyclopaedia-like electronic book program aggregates classical works and anecdotes about the two Kims, as well as material related to current leader Kim Jong-un.<\/p>\n

The program works on different devices and operating systems \u2013 including Windows and North Korea\u2019s Linux-based Red Star \u2013 and the plan is to distribute it nationwide.<\/p>\n

And it won\u2019t stop there. Developers are already working on the next version \u2013 Chongseo 2.0, adding various functions, including voice reading.<\/p>\n

High-tech pursuits<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rodong Sinmun has been issuing articles with ideological themes recently, in the run up to the anniversary of Kim Il-sung\u2019s death. \u201cPeople must try harder to learn the teachings of the founder Kim,\u201d the paper said in an editorial on 8 July \u2013 the day of the anniversary.<\/p>\n

But this focus on doctrine seems to be part of a wider effort by the government to counter foreign influences that increasingly penetrate the isolated country through the proliferation of technology.<\/p>\n

The digitisation has seen a steady trickle of foreign news and entertainment entering North Korea on portable devices like USB memory sticks \u2013 something that presents a challenge for the authorities.<\/p>\n

North Korea\u2019s approach has been to embrace technology while making sure that it serves its purpose \u2013 to portray the state-sanctioned version of reality to the people.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that around six million mobile phones are being used in North Korea, which has a population of 25 million.<\/p>\n

The country has been producing its own smartphones, albeit apparently using Chinese components. Pyongyang 2425 \u2013 the latest version launched in April, is said to feature Wi-Fi, wireless charging, and face-recognition unlocking technology.<\/p>\n

North Koreans have also been allowed access to a local intranet, but under the watchful eye of the authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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