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From BBC Learning English, this is Learning English from the News,
our podcast about the news headlines.
In this programme, what a North Korean smartphone reveals about the country.
Hello, I'm Neil.
And I'm Pippa.
In this programme,
we look at one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it.
You can find all the vocabulary and headlines from this episode as well as a worksheet on our website,
bbclearningenglish.com.
So, let's hear more about this story.
The BBC has gained access to a North Korean phone that has been smuggled out of the country.
The phone doesn't have access to the internet and is designed to make sure its users follow the rules in North Korea,
which is closely controlled by its leader Kim Jong-un.
The phone creates a screenshot every five minutes which,
according to the BBC report, is used by authorities to watch the user.