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Internet access is not generally available in North Korea. Only some high-level officials are allowed to access the global internet. In most universities, a small number of strictly monitored computers are provided. Other citizens may get access only to the country's national intranet, called Kwangmyong.

Criticism of the government and its leaders is strictly curtailed and making such statements can be cause for arrest and consignment to one of North Korea's "re-education" camps.

All non-satellite mobile phones can be brought in: including all conventional Smartphones such as the iPhone VI. All mobile electronic devices will be inspected and logged, but you will be permitted to keep them for the duration of your trip. You will not however be able to use them 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 between major institutions.

North Korea has strict laws about what you can bring into the country. It's illegal to bring in religious, ographic or political items. Declare all published material and electronic devices when you arrive. It's also illegal to knowingly or unknowingly possess items that breach North Korean law.

The North Korean government has implemented policies to prevent outside sources of information from reaching the people of North Korea. Starting in the 1990s when famine overtook the country, traders used cell phones as a means to illegally bring food and goods across the border.

A survey in 2017 found that 19% of households had a computer, but that only 1% nationally and 5% in Pyongyang had access to the internet. In August 2016, it was reported that North Korea had launched a state-approved video streaming service which has been likened to Netflix.