Abstract
Arguably the world's most secretive government, North Korea remains largely isolated from the global information economy. However, despite stereotypes that the country lacks internet access entirely, it has recently shown signs of an emerging cyberstructure and population of netizens. This paper examines its internet in three stages. It opens with a contrast between the enormous differences between cyberspace in North and South Korea. Second, it explores the details of the internet structure and users in the North, including the growth of users of mobile phones, satellite contacts, government programs to facilitate the growth of information technology, an intranet, cybercafés, websites, and censorship. Third, it addresses the North's role in cyberattacks on South Korea and the United States, and conversely its position as a victim of similar assaults.
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