N. Korea orders confiscation of all cell phones owned by Russia-based workers - Daily NK English

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N. Korea orders confiscation of all cell phones owned by Russia-based workers - Daily NK English

The North Korean government has ordered the confiscation of all cell phones owned by workers in Russia, Daily NK has learned. As the North steps up its surveillance and control of workers there, it is also cooperating with Russia to prevent defections. The North Korean consulate in Russia received orders [from the North Korean government] in late April to confiscate unauthorized cell phones in the possession of workers there,” a source in Russia…