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The list of radio stations in North Korea lists all the national and regional radio stations in North Korea.
Radio is the most commonly used broadcast media in North Korea. All stations are subject to the strict control of the government and carry no advertising. Some of the transmitters carry regional programmes in the afternoons, but usually relay the central programme from Pyongyang.
There are five North Korean radio networks:
(*Note: Shortwave Info's page on Pyongyang Broadcast System only shows only the 4557 kHz (P'yongyang) service to be active)
Frequency | Location | Transmitter strength | Notes |
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FM | |||
90.1 MHz | Pyongsong | 2 kW | |
92.5 MHz | Kaesong | 100 kW | Shared with Korean Central Radio, Pyongyang Broadcasting Station, (Inactive) |
92.8 MHz | Yonan | 10 kW | Shared with Korean Central Radio, Pyongyang Broadcasting Station, (Inactive) |
93.3 MHz | Kanggye | 5 kW | |
93.6 MHz | Kaesong | 10 kW | Shared with Korean Central Radio, Pyongyang Broadcasting Station, (Inactive) |
93.8 MHz | Hyesan | 2 kW | |
95.1 MHz | Wonsan | 5 kW | |
97.8 MHz | Haeju | 100 kW | Shared with Korean Central Radio, Pyongyang Broadcasting Station, Echo of Unification, (Inactive) |
101.3 MHz | Sinuiju | 10 kW | |
102.1 MHz | Kim Chaek | 1 kW | |
103.0 MHz | Sariwon | 2 kW | |
103.7 MHz | Haeju | 100 kW | Shared with Korean Central Radio, Pyongyang Broadcasting Station, (Inactive) |
105.2 MHz | Pyongyang | 100 kW | |
105.5 MHz | Chongjin | 10 kW | |
106.0 MHz | Hamhung | 20 kW | |
107.2 MHz | Nampo | 2 kW |
Frequency | Location | Transmitter power (kW) |
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FM | ||
89.4 MHz | Pyongyang | 100 kW |
97.0 MHz | Chorwon | 100 kW |
97.8 MHz | Haeju | 100 kW |
Shortwave (SW) | ||
3945 kHz | Pyongyang | 100 kW |
3970 kHz | Chongjin | 5 kW |
5905 kHz | Pyongyang | 100 kW |
Strong, helicopter, boat engine-like "whooshing" noise. Use SDRs in Asia to locate them.
The whooshing noise often can be heard under Voice of Korea - the jammer is at the same site.
The swinging tone on 4450 kHz is often under KCBS Sinuiju on 873 kHz - the jammer is at the same site.
Shortwave:
Medium Wave:
FM
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