# Kangsong NET

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North Korean telecommunications company

Kangsong Net Native name 강성네트망 Type State-owned Industry Telecommunication Area served North Korea Products Telephony, Mobile Network Access Parent Ministry of Information Industry

**Kangsong Net** ([Korean](/source/Korean_language): 강성네트망) is a [North Korean](/source/North_Korea) wireless telecommunications provider that provides [3G](/source/3G) and [4G](/source/4G) mobile communication services. Unlike [Koryolink](/source/Koryolink) which is a joint venture between [Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding](/source/Global_Telecom_Holding) (OTMT) and the [Korea Post and Telecommunications Corporation](/source/North_Korean_Postal_Service) (KPTC), Kangsong NET is a state-owned network. It is owned and operated by the [Ministry of Information Industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ministry_of_Information_Industry_(North_Korea)&action=edit&redlink=1). It is the main competitor of [Koryolink](/source/Koryolink). Its headquarters is in Pyongyang.

Currently, the network is only provided to North Korean citizens. Its 4G network service is currently provided to North Koreans through [Kwangmyong Intranet Network](/source/Kwangmyong_(network)).

## History

Kangsong Net was launched in 2015 with 3G network service.

In September 2023, the 4G network service has been launched on a pilot basis using second hand equipment from [Huawei](/source/Huawei).[1] Initially it was only available in some parts of the central area of Pyongyang City and other cities.[2][3][4][5] By 2026 coverage appears to be far beyond the major cities, but does not extend to low-population areas.[1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-38north-20260129_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-38north-20260129_1-1) Williams, Martyn (29 January 2026). ["North Korean Cellular Coverage in 2026"](https://www.38north.org/2026/01/north-korean-cellular-coverage-in-2026/). *38 North*. The Henry L. Stimson Center. Retrieved 17 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Mun, Dong Hui (2023-12-29). ["N. Korea begins accepting subscribers to 4G cellular network"](https://www.dailynk.com/english/n-korea-begins-accepting-subscribers-to-4g-cellular-network/). *[Daily NK](/source/Daily_NK)*. Retrieved 2024-01-02.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Reddy, Shreyas (2024-03-12). ["Why North Korea finally embraced 4G mobile networks, years after rest of world"](https://www.nknews.org/2024/03/why-north-korea-finally-embraced-4g-mobile-networks-years-after-rest-of-world/). *[NK News](/source/NK_News)*. Retrieved 2024-03-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Williams, Martyn (2024-03-07). ["North Korea's Kangsong is operating a 4G network"](https://www.northkoreatech.org/2024/03/07/north-koreas-kangsong-is-operating-a-4g-network/). *[North Korea Tech](/source/North_Korea_Tech)*. Retrieved 2024-03-20.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Mun, Dong Hui (2024-11-14). ["North Korea's 4G launch: Pyongyang first in phased rollout"](https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-koreas-4g-launch-pyongyang-first-in-phased-rollout/). *[Daily NK](/source/Daily_NK)*. Retrieved 2024-11-27.

## See also

- [North Korea portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:North_Korea)

- [Koryolink](/source/Koryolink)

- [Telecommunications in North Korea](/source/Telecommunications_in_North_Korea)

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