You will not be allowed to bring a mobile phone from outside the country into North Korea.
A 3G mobile phone network (Koryolink) was introduced in Pyongyang in 2008 and now covers the 42 largest cities. It is widely used by locals who can afford it and by long-staying foreigners who file an application. SIM cards and phones can be purchased at the International Communication Center.
International calling is generally possible from hotels, though it is expensive.
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