{"id":76727,"date":"2026-02-05T02:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/889550956"},"modified":"2026-02-05T02:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:02:21","slug":"north-korean-delegation-visits-chinese-tech-firm-to-explore-ai-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/north-korean-delegation-visits-chinese-tech-firm-to-explore-ai-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A North Korean government delegation made a two-day visit to Shenzhen in late January to meet with a Chinese technology firm, underscoring Pyongyang\u2019s interest in upgrading education content and digital infrastructure with Chinese artificial intelligence technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to press material <\/span>released<\/span><\/a> by the Chinese side, a delegation from the DPRK\u2019s Ministry of Education met with executives and technical staff at Shenzhen Blaz Information Technology Co., Ltd. and toured the company\u2019s product exhibition and demonstration facilities from Jan. 27-28.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the visit, the company showcased what it described as its core technological capabilities and industry solutions in digital interactive content based on AI and extended reality (XR). Demonstrations included immersive educational applications, mixed-reality cultural displays and AI-assisted content generation tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaz Info said, \u201cThe delegates immersed themselves in hands-on experiences with AI+XR equipment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The two sides discussed potential areas of cooperation and reached preliminary understandings, according to the company. One focus was localizing existing AI and XR products for use in North Korea, including adapting software interfaces, voice functions and instructional content into Korean to support local deployment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another area involved jointly developing customized digital content based on North Korean history, arts and tourism resources. Such cooperation would \u201creflect national characteristics while incorporating advanced technology, thereby supporting cultural preservation and dissemination through innovation,\u201d according to the company\u2019s release.<\/span><\/p>\n

A third area centered on building an academic exchange mechanism in AI and XR, including cooperation on research, technical training and theoretical development, with the stated aim of expanding practical applications of emerging technologies in education and cultural sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaz Info <\/span>describes<\/span><\/a> itself on its website as a leading Chinese operator of AI and XR digital interactive content, specializing in development in the \u201cXR field while integrating cutting-edge AI technologies.\u201d The company says its services span more than 30 provinces in China and that it works with over 500 corporate clients, <\/span>including<\/span><\/a> Costa Cruises, Hershey\u2019s and Coca-Cola.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the company\u2019s materials, the North Korean delegation also observed virtual simulation drone training systems designed for secondary and higher vocational institutions and tested brain-computer interface products from Blaz Info\u2019s partners. <\/span><\/p>\n

Such cooperation could raise sanctions concerns. U.N. Security Council Resolution 2397 prohibits the export to North Korea of certain products under HS Code 85, which can include extended reality equipment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Resolution 2321 also bans most scientific and technical cooperation with North Korean entities unless it is assessed as posing no risk of contributing to weapons proliferation. Some of the technologies discussed for educational use may carry potential dual-use applications that could extend beyond civilian purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

North Korea has previously pursued domestic digital education technologies. State media <\/span>reported<\/span><\/a> in 2017 that the country developed extended reality equipment and 3D educational games for children. <\/span>NK News<\/span><\/i> reported in 2020 that North Korea <\/span>rolled out<\/span><\/a> educational software incorporating state media content to support instruction in English and mathematics. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Pyongyang has been actively looking to <\/span>expand<\/span><\/a> its use of AI in recent years. The country began <\/span>dispatching<\/span><\/a> AI researchers to Russia for study in 2025, and its military is pushing to <\/span>incorporate AI<\/span><\/a> into unmanned systems, while the country\u2019s cybercriminals already use AI tools to <\/span>supercharge<\/span><\/a> their illicit operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A discussion between the DPRK delegation and Blaz Info staff members | Image: Blaz Info\u2019s WeChat Account <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The DPRK delegation tours a Blaz Info exhibition. | Image: Blaz Info\u2019s WeChat Account <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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A North Korean government delegation made a two-day visit to Shenzhen in late January to meet with a Chinese technology firm, underscoring Pyongyang\u2019s interest in upgrading education content and digital infrastructure with Chinese artificial intelligence technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to press material <\/span>released<\/span><\/a> by the Chinese side, a delegation from the DPRK\u2019s Ministry of Education met with executives and technical staff at Shenzhen Blaz Information Technology Co., Ltd. and toured the company\u2019s product exhibition and demonstration facilities from Jan. 27-28.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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